Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install the valve lifters if removed.
- Install removed parts in their original locations.

Install the camshafts. Refer to the table below for identification of the (RH) and (LH), and intake and exhaust.

Bank	INT EXH	Identification paint (front)	Identification paint (rear)	Identification rib
(RH)	INT	Pink	-	Yes
(RH)	EXH	-	Orange	Yes
(LH)	INT	Pink	-	No
(LH)	EXH	-	Orange	No

Fig 1: Identifying Identification Rib, Identification Paints On Camshafts

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Install so that the (RH) bank (B) dowel pins (A) and (LH) bank (C) dowel pins (A) at the front of the camshaft face are in the direction shown below.

Fig 2: Identifying Dowel Pins Direction
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Install the (RH) bank (B) and (LH) bank (D) camshaft brackets (A).
- Install by referring to the installation location mark (E) on the upper surface.
- Install so that the installation location mark (E) can be correctly read when viewed from the intake manifold side (C).
- Install No. 1 camshaft bracket using the following procedure:
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Installation Location Mark On Camshaft Bracket
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- Apply liquid gasket to No. 1 camshaft bracket (A) and (B) as shown below.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Areas On Camshaft Bracket
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  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
  CAUTION:
  - After installation, be sure to wipe off excess liquid gasket oozing from part (C) and (D) both on (RH) and (LH) sides.
  - Remove completely excess of liquid gasket inside bracket.
  - The components must be installed within 5 minutes of the liquid gasket application.
  - Then allow 30 minutes for the liquid gasket to set before filling the engine with oil or coolant.
- Apply liquid gasket (C) to the back side of the (LH) (A) bank front cover and (RH) (B) bank front cover as shown below.
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
  CAUTION:
  - The components must be installed within 5 minutes of the liquid gasket application.
  - Then allow 30 minutes for the liquid gasket to set before filling the engine with oil or coolant.
- (C): 2.6 - 3.6 mm (0.102 - 0.142 in) dia.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Areas On Back Side Of Bank Front Cover
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- Position No. 1 camshaft bracket close to the mounting position, and then install it to prevent from touching liquid gasket applied to each surface.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Camshaft Bracket Installation Position
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- Temporarily tighten the (RH) (A) and (LH) (B) front cover bolts (4 for each bank) as shown below.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Front Cover Mounting Bolts
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Tighten the camshaft bracket bolts as follows:
Camshaft bracket bolts
1. Step 1 (bolts 9 - 12): 1.96 N.m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
2. Step 2 (bolts 1 - 8): 1.96 N.m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
3. Step 3 (all bolts): 5.88 N.m (0.6 kg-m, 52 in-lb)
4. Step 4 (all bolts): 10.4 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 92 in-lb)
CAUTION:
After tightening the camshaft bracket bolts, be sure to wipe off excess liquid gasket from the parts listed below.
- Mating surface of rocker cover
- Mating surface of front cover
Fig 8: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Camshaft Bracket Mounting Bolts
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1. Tighten the (RH) (A) and (LH) (B) front cover bolts (4 for each bank) as shown below to the specified torque.
  Front cover bolts: 11.0 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 9: Locating Front Cover Mounting Bolts
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Install the camshaft sprockets using the following procedure:
- (A): (LH) bank shown below
1. Install the camshaft sprockets aligning them with the matching marks painted on the timing chain (B) and the camshaft sprockets (C) before removal. Align the camshaft sprocket key groove with the dowel pin on the camshaft front edge at the same time. Then temporarily tighten camshaft sprocket bolts.
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Painted Matching Marks On Timing Chain And Camshaft Sprockets
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  - Install the intake (valve timing control) (A) and exhaust (B) side camshaft sprockets by selectively using the groove of the dowel pin according to the bank for the exhaust (B) side camshaft sprockets. (Common part used for both exhaust banks.)
    NOTE: Use the groove marked (R) for (RH) bank and (L) for (LH) bank.
2. Lock the hexagonal part of the camshaft in the same way as for removal, and tighten the camshaft sprocket bolts.
3. Check again that the timing alignment mark on the timing chain and on each sprocket are aligned.
  
  Fig 11: Identifying Camshaft Sprockets
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Install the chain tensioner using the following procedure:
NOTE: (LH) is shown.
1. Install the chain tensioner.
  - Compress the plunger and hold it using a stopper pin when installing.
  - Loosen the slack guide side timing chain by rotating the camshaft hexagonal part if mounting space is small.
    Chain tensioner bolts: 6.9 N.m (0.70 kg-m, 61 in-lb)
2. Remove the stopper pin and release the plunger, and then apply tension to the timing chain.
3. Install the chain tensioner cover onto the front cover.
  - Apply liquid gasket as shown below.
    Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
    
    Chain tensioner cover bolts: 9.0 N.m (0.92 kg-m, 80 in-lb)
    
    Fig 12: Removing Stopper Pin Using Plier
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Check and adjust valve clearances. Refer to "VALVE CLEARANCE ".
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 13: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area On Chain Tensioner Cover
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