Removal and Installation: Installation

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Before installation, remove any old Silicone RTV Sealant from component mating surfaces using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces.

NOTE: Remove the old Silicone RTV Sealant from the bolt holes and threads.

Fig 1: Removing Old Silicone RTV Sealant From Bolt Holes & Threads
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Before installing the No. 1 camshaft bracket, remove the old Silicone RTV Sealant from the mating surface using suitable scraper.
CAUTION: Do not scratch or damage the mating surface.

Fig 2: Removing Old Silicone RTV Sealant From Mating Surface
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Turn the crankshaft until No. 1 piston is set at TDC on the compression stroke.
- The crankshaft key should line up with the right bank cylinder center line as shown.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Crankshaft Key
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Install camshaft chain tensioners on both sides of cylinder head.
- Camshaft chain tensioner bolts: 8.5 N.m (0.87 kg-m, 75 in-lb)
Fig 4: Installing Camshaft Chain Tensioners On Both Sides Of Cylinder Head
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Install valve lifters.
NOTE: Install them in original positions.
Install exhaust and intake camshafts and camshaft brackets.
- Intake camshaft has a drill mark on camshaft sprocket mounting flange.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Camshaft Drill Mark On Camshaft Sprocket Mounting Flange
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- Follow your identification marks made during removal, or follow the identification marks that are present on the new camshafts components for proper placement and direction of the components.
  
  Fig 6: Identification Marks Specification Chart
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  Fig 7: Locating Identification Marks On Camshafts
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- Position the camshafts:
  RH exhaust camshaft dowel pin at about 10 o'clock.
  
  LH exhaust camshaft dowel pin at about 2 o'clock.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Dowel Pin Holes
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Before installing No. 1 camshaft brackets, apply sealant to mating surface of No. 1 camshaft bracket.
- Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Camshaft Bracket (RH/LH)
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- Before installation, wipe off any protruding sealant.
- Refer to PRECAUTIONS FOR LIQUID GASKET .
  
  Fig 10: Applying Sealant To Mating Surface Of No 1 Camshaft Bracket
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- Install remaining camshaft brackets in their original positions and direction. Align the stamp marks as shown.
- If checking and adjusting any part of valve assembly or camshaft, check valve clearance according to the reference data. Refer to VALVE CLEARANCE .
  
  Fig 11: Identifying Stamp Marks
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Tighten the camshaft brackets in the four steps, in the order as shown.
- Camshaft bracket bolts
- Step 1 (bolts 7 - 10): 1.96 N.m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
- Step 2 (bolts 1 - 6): 1.96 N.m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
- Step 3: 5.88 N.m (0.6 kg-m, 52 in-lb)
- Step 4: 10.4 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 92 in-lb)
Fig 12: Camshaft Brackets Bolts (RH) With Tightening Sequence
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Fig 13: Camshaft Brackets Bolts (LH) With Tightening Sequence
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Measure difference in levels between front end faces of No. 1 camshaft bracket and cylinder head.
- Standard: - 0.14 (- 0.0055 in)
- If measurement is outside the specified range, re-install camshaft and camshaft bracket.
  
  Fig 14: Measuring Difference In Levels Between Front End Faces Of No. 1 Camshaft Bracket & Cylinder Head
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Install the IVT control solenoid valves with new gaskets.
- IVT control solenoid valve bolts: 11.3 N.m (1.2 kg-m, 100 in-lb)
Fig 15: Installing IVT Control Solenoid Valves With New Gaskets
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If necessary, install camshaft position sensor (PHASE) (RH and LH bank.)
- Camshaft position sensor: 9.6 N.m (0.98 kg-m, 85 in-lb) (PHASE) bolt
Install the timing chains. Refer to TIMING CHAIN .