Camshaft, removing and installing: Installing

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NOTE: When installing the camshaft, the cam lobes for cylinder 1 must point upward.

When installing the camshaft bearing caps, note the bearing offset.
Before installation, fit bearing cap to determine installation position. Aee CAMSHAFT IDENTIFICATION AND TIMING and Figure.

Fig 1: Positioning Camshaft Bearing Caps
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Oil contact surfaces of camshaft.
Tighten bearing caps 2 and 4 alternately and diagonally.
Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
Install bearing caps 1, 3 and 5.
Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
Install Woodruff key in camshaft.
Install camshaft drive belt sprocket using 3036 retainer.
Tightening torque: 80 Nm (59 ft lb)
Install drive belt and adjust tension, see DRIVE BELT, REMOVING, INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING TENSION .

NOTE: Removing and installing thermo tension roller for model years 1997 and beyond, see THERMO TENSION ROLLER (1997 AND UP), REMOVING AND INSTALLING .