Removal And Installation: Installation

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Before installation, remove any old RTV Silicone Sealant from component mating surfaces using a scraper.
- Remove the old RTV Silicone Sealant from the bolt holes and threads.
- Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces.
Fig 1: View Of Sealant Removal
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Before installing the front cam bracket, remove the old RTV Silicone Sealant from the mating surface using a scraper.
- Do not scratch or damage the mating surface.
Fig 2: Removing Sealant From Cam Bracket
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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: View Of Crankshaft Key Alignment
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Install camshaft chain tensioners on both sides of cylinder head.
1. Camshaft chain tensioner bolts : 7 - 10 N.m (0.7 - 1.0 kg-m, 62 - 89 in-lb)
Fig 4: View Of Camshaft Chain Tensioners & Stopper Pins
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Install exhaust and intake camshafts and camshaft brackets.
- Intake camshaft has a drill mark on camshaft sprocket mounting flange.
  
  Fig 5: View Of Intake Camshaft Drill Mark
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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 Mark Table
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  Fig 7: Locating 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 8: View Of Camshaft Positioning
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Before installing camshaft brackets, apply sealant to mating surface of No. 1 camshaft bracket.
- Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant, or equivalent. .
  
  Fig 9: View Of Camshaft Brackets
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- Before installation, wipe off any protruding sealant.
- Refer to Precautions for Liquid Gasket .
  
  Fig 10: Applying Sealant To Rocker Cover
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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)
- Lubricate the threads and seat surfaces of the camshaft bracket bolts with new engine oil before installation.
- Tighten the camshaft brackets in the following steps, in numerical order as shown.
Fig 12: View Of Torque Sequence Table
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Fig 13: View Of RH Camshaft Bracket Torque Sequence
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Fig 14: View Of LH Camshaft Bracket Torque Sequence
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Install the IVTC solenoid valves with new gaskets.
1. IVTC solenoid valve bolts : 10 - 12 N.m (1.0 - 1.3 kg-m, 87 - 112 in-lb)
Install the fuel rail and injectors. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Install the timing chains. Refer to Installation .