Removal and Installation: Installation

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Before installing the rear timing chain case, remove the old Silicone RTV Sealant from mating surface using a scraper.
- Also remove old sealant from mating surface of cylinder block.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Old Sealant From Mating Surface Of Cylinder Block
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- Remove the old Silicone RTV Sealant from the bolt hole and thread.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Old Silicone RTV Sealant From Bolt Hole & Thread
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Before installing the No. 1 camshaft bracket, remove the old Silicone RTV Sealant from the mating surface using a scraper.
- Do not scratch the mating surface.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Old Silicone RTV Sealant
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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 4: Positioning Crankshaft Key In Right Bank Cylinder Center Line
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Install new gaskets on the cylinder heads.
CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft and camshaft separately or valves will strike piston heads.

Fig 5: Identifying New Head Gaskets
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If necessary, install the LH exhaust manifold. Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts in the order as shown.
- Exhaust manifold nuts: 30.9 N.m (3.2 kg-m, 23 ft - lb)
Fig 6: Identifying LH Exhaust Manifold Bolts (With Tightening Sequence)
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Install the cylinder heads on the cylinder block. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in five steps in the order as shown.
- Step a: 98 N.m (10 kg-m, 72 ft-lb)
- Step b: Loosen in the reverse order of tightening.
- Step c: 39.2 N.m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb)
- Step d: 90° clockwise
- Step e: 90° clockwise
Fig 7: Identifying Cylinder Heads Bolts Tightening Step Graph
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Fig 8: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Cylinder Heads Bolts (RH)
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Fig 9: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Cylinder Heads Bolts (LH)
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Install the water outlet. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - WATER OUTLET .
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 10: Installing Camshaft Chain Tensioners
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Install exhaust and intake camshafts and camshaft brackets.
- Intake camshaft has a drill mark on camshaft sprocket mounting flange.
  
  Fig 11: Identifying 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 camshaft components for proper placement.
  
  Fig 12: Identification Marks Reference Chart
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  Fig 13: Identifying Identification Marks
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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 14: Identifying Exhaust Camshaft Dowel Pin
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Before installing No. 1 camshaft bracket, apply sealant to mating surface.
- Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
  
  Fig 15: Identifying Camshaft Brackets
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- Before installation, wipe off any protruding sealant.
- Refer to PRECAUTIONS FOR LIQUID GASKET .
  
  Fig 16: Identifying Area For Applying Protruding Sealant
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- Install No. 2 and 4 camshaft brackets in their original positions and directions. Align the stamp marks as shown.
- If any part of the valve assembly or camshaft is replaced, check and adjust the valve clearance. Refer to VALVE CLEARANCE .
  
  Fig 17: Aligning Stamp Marks
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Tighten the camshaft brackets in four steps in the order as shown.
NOTE: Lubricate the threads and seat surfaces of the camshaft bracket bolts with new engine oil before installation.
- 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 18: Identifying Camshaft Brackets Bolts (RH) (With Tightening Sequence)
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Fig 19: Identifying Camshaft Brackets Bolts (LH) (With Tightening Sequence)
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Measure difference in levels between front end faces of camshaft No. 1 bracket and cylinder head.
- Standard: - 0.14 mm (-0.0055 in)
NOTE: If measurement is outside the specific range, re-install camshaft and camshaft bracket.

Fig 20: Measuring Difference In Levels Between Front End Faces Of Camshaft No. 1 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 21: Installing IVT Control Solenoid Valves
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Install new O-rings on the cylinder block.

Fig 22: Installing New O-Rings On Cylinder Block
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Install new O-rings on the cylinder head.

Fig 23: Installing New O-Rings On Cylinder Head
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Install the RH exhaust manifold, three way catalysts (manifolds) and exhaust manifold heat shields. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Install timing chain. Refer to TIMING CHAIN .
Install the intake manifold. Refer to INSTALLATION .