>> G << Front Camshaft Bearing Cap Installation

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CAUTION: When the mounting bolts are tightened with the front camshaft bearing cap tilted, the front camshaft bearing cap is damaged. Install the front camshaft bearing cap properly to the cylinder head and camshaft.

Install the front camshaft bearing cap to the cylinder head, and temporarily tighten the front camshaft bearing cap mounting bolts to the specified torque in the order of the figure (1.)
Tightening torque: 17 ± 3 N.m (13 ± 2 ft-lb)
Tighten the front camshaft bearing cap mounting bolts again to the specified torque in the order of the figure (2.)
Tightening torque: 30 ± 2 N.m (22 ± 1 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Front Camshaft Bearing Cap Mounting Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Install special tool MB991928 or MB991895 which was installed for supporting the engine and transaxle assembly when the valve timing chain was removed (Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
Remove the garage jack which supports the engine and transaxle assembly.
Remove the engine oil pan installed temporarily.

Fig 2: Installing Special Tool MB991928
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Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool MB991454 And MB991895
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