Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Intake/Exhaust Camshafts With Seal Rings

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Coat/Lubricate the camshaft bearing and cam surfaces with clean engine oil.

NOTE: It is essential to ensure that no sealant is applied outside the marked sealing areas.

Install the camshafts (1, 2) on the cylinder head.

Fig 2: Grooves Adjacent To Sealing Surfaces

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NOTE: The grooves (1) adjacent to the sealing surfaces must remain free from sealant

Apply surface sealant LOCTITE 574 to sealing surfaces of the 1st camshaft bearing cap thinly and evenly.

Fig 3: Camshaft Position Solenoid Valve Housing, Camshaft Caps & Bolts

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Install the camshaft bearing caps in sequence (2, 3, 1, 4).

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the camshaft position solenoid valve housing.
Tighten: Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts to 8 N.m (70.8 lb in).
Install the new camshaft oil seal rings using KM-422 . Refer to Camshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement .

Fig 4: Timing Belt Rear Cover & Bolts

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Install the timing belt rear cover (1).
Tighten: Tighten the timing belt rear cover bolts (2) to 6 N.m (53.1 lb in).
Install the timing belt tensioner. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement .
Install the camshaft intake and exhaust sprockets. Refer to Camshaft Intake Sprocket with Actuator Replacement and Camshaft Exhaust Sprocket with Actuator Replacement .