Cam Carrier RH

Filter insert position:

0⁺⁰_-0.5 mm (⁺⁰_-0.0197 in) position from cam carrier RH end face

Fig 1: Locating Cam Carrier RH Filter Position

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1. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of front camshaft cap RH, intake rear camshaft cap RH and exhaust rear camshaft cap RH as shown in the figure.
   CAUTION:

   • Do not apply liquid gasket excessively. Applying excessively may cause excess gasket to flow toward camshaft journal, resulting in engine seizure.
   • Do not apply liquid gasket excessively to the intake center camshaft cap RH and exhaust center camshaft cap RH.
   NOTE:

   • Before applying liquid gasket, degrease the old liquid gasket seal surface of the front camshaft cap RH, intake rear camshaft cap RH, exhaust rear camshaft cap RH, and cam carrier RH.
   • Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.

   Liquid gasket: 

   THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100), THREE BOND 1217H or equivalent

   Liquid gasket applying diameter: 

   Mating surfaces other than range A 

   2±0.5 mm (0.0787±0.0197 in)

   Mating surfaces of range A 

   3.5±0.5 mm (0.1378±0.0197 in)

   Fig 2: Front Camshaft Cap RH Mating Surface Liquid Gasket Applying Dimension

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2. Apply engine oil to the journals of each camshaft cap before setting the camshaft cap.
3. Tighten the bolts which secure front camshaft cap RH, intake center camshaft cap RH, intake rear camshaft cap RH, exhaust center camshaft cap RH and exhaust rear camshaft cap RH in numerical order as shown in the figure.

Tightening torque: 

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Front Camshaft Cap RH Bolts Tightening Sequence

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