Removal and Installation: Installation

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

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

Fig 1: Identifying All Old Silicone RTV Sealant From Bolt Holes And Threads
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Before installing the front cam bracket, remove the old Silicone RTV Sealant from the mating surface using a scraper.
CAUTION: Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces.

Fig 2: Removing Sealant From Mating Surface Using Scraper
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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.

Fig 4: Identifying Chain Tensioner And Stopper Pin
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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 Drill Mark On Exhaust And Intake
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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.

CAMSHAFTS COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION MARKS

Bank	INT/EXH	ID mark	Drill mark	Paint	Marks
Bank	INT/EXH	ID mark	Drill mark	M1	M2
RH	INT	RE	Yes	Yes	No
RH	EXH	RE	No	No	Yes
LH	INT	LH	Yes	Yes	No
LH	EXH	LH	No	No	Yes

Fig 6: Identification Mark On Camshaft

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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 7: Identifying Dowel Pin
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Before installing 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 8: Identifying Camshaft Brackets
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- Before installation, wipe off any protruding sealant.
- Refer to "LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ".
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Camshaft Brackets Dimension
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- Install 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 "
  Valve clearance (cold) Intake: 0.26 - 0.34 mm (0.010 - 0.013 in)
  
  Valve clearance (cold) Exhaust: 0.29 - 0.37 mm (0.011 - 0.015 in)
Fig 10: Aligning 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 11: Identifying Exhaust Camshaft Bracket Bolts (With Tightening Sequence) (RH)
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Fig 12: Identifying Intake Camshaft Bracket Bolts (With Tightening Sequence) (LH)
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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, replace camshaft and camshaft bracket.
Fig 13: Measuring Between Front End Faces Of No. 1 Camshaft Bracket And Cylinder Head
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Install the IVT control solenoid valves with new gaskets.

Fig 14: Identifying Connectors And Remove Bank 1 And Bank 2 IVT Control Solenoid Valves
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If necessary, install camshaft position sensor (PHASE) (RH and LH bank.)
Install the fuel rail and injectors. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Install the timing chains. Refer to "INSTALLATION ".