Camshaft Sprocket Installation

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NOTE: Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.

Install the cam chain to the camshaft sprocket by aligning the reference mark (A), then install the camshaft sprocket on the camshaft.

Fig 1: Aligning Mark On Camshaft Sprocket & Camshaft
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Apply new engine oil to the threads and flange of camshaft sprocket bolt.
Hold the camshaft with a 27 mm open-end wrench, then tighten the bolt.
Specified torque:

56 N.m (5.7 kgf.m, 41 lbf.ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Bolt
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Apply new engine oil to the slider surface of the cam chain tensioner slider through the oil return hole in the cylinder head.

Fig 3: Applying Engine Oil To Slider Surface Of Cam Chain Tensioner Slider
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Hold the crankshaft pulley and set the socket wrench (A) on the camshaft sprocket bolt.

Fig 4: Turning Camshaft Clockwise To Compressing Cam Chain Tensioner With Torque Specifications
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Turn the camshaft clockwise to compress the cam chain tensioner, then remove the 6 x 1.0 mm bolt (B).
NOTE:
- Turning torque should not exceed 56 N.m (5.7 kgf.m, 41 lbf.ft), when turning the camshaft.
- Do not turn the camshaft counterclockwise.
Install the maintenance bolt (C) with a new washer (D). (See Fig 4)
Install the new cylinder head plug.

Fig 5: Identifying Cylinder Head Plug
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Install the cylinder head cover (see CYLINDER HEAD COVER INSTALLATION ).