Section 4 (Engine Mechanical (H4SO)): Camshaft: Installation

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Apply a coat of engine oil to camshaft journals and install the camshaft.
Install the camshaft cap.
1. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surfaces of camshaft cap.
  Liquid gasket:
  
  THREE BOND 1280B (Part No. K0877YA018)
  
  Fig 1: Applying Liquid Gasket
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  NOTE:
  - Apply a coat of liquid gasket of 3 mm (0.12 in) in diameter (A) along the edge (B) of camshaft cap (C) mating surface.
  - Assemble them within 20 min. after applying liquid gasket.
  Fig 2: Applying Coat Of Liquid Gasket
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2. Temporarily tighten the bolts (g) through (j) in alphabetical sequence.
  
  Fig 3: Tightening Bolts In Sequence
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3. Install the valve rocker assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Valve Rocker Assembly
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4. Tighten the bolts (a) through (h) in alphabetical sequence.
  Tightening torque:
  
  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 5: Tightening Bolts In Sequence
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5. Tighten the TORX® bolts (i) through (n) in alphabetical sequence using ST.
  ST 499497000 TORX® PLUS
  
  Tightening torque:
  
  18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 6: Tightening Torx® Bolts Using Special Tool
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6. Tighten the bolts (o) through (v) in alphabetical sequence.
  Tightening torque:
  
  10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 7: Tightening Bolts In Alphabetical Sequence
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7. Tighten the bolts (w) and (x) in alphabetical sequence.
Tightening torque:

10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ft-lb)

Fig 8: Tightening Bolts In Sequence
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Apply a coat of grease to oil seal lips and install the oil seal (A) on camshaft using ST1 and ST2.
NOTE: Use a new oil seal.

ST1 499597000 OIL SEAL GUIDE

ST2 499587500 OIL SEAL INSTALLER

Fig 9: Installing Oil Seal Using Special Tool
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Install the plug using ST.
ST 499587700 CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL INSTALLER
Adjust the valve clearance. < Ref. to , ADJUSTMENT , Valve Clearance. >
Install the rocker cover and rocker cover gasket, and then connect PCV hose.
NOTE: Use a new rocker cover gasket.
Install the oil level gauge guide. (LH side only)
Install the camshaft position sensor support. (LH side only)
Install the tensioner bracket.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)

Fig 10: Installing Tensioner Bracket
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Install the timing belt cover No. 2 (RH).
Tightening torque:

5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)
Install the timing belt cover No. 2 (LH).
Tightening torque:

5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)

Fig 11: Installing Timing Belt Cover
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Install the crank sprocket.
< Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Crank Sprocket. >
Install the cam sprocket. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Cam Sprocket. >
Install the timing belt. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Timing Belt. >
Install the timing belt cover.
< Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Timing Belt Cover. >
Install the crank pulley. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Crank Pulley. >
Install the V-belts. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , V-belt. >