Camshaft, Removing And Installing: Installing

Conditions 

• The pistons must not be positioned at TDC.
• When installing the camshafts, the cam lobes for cylinder 1 must point upward.

NOTE:

When installing, make sure the bearing cap is centrally positioned. Before installing, set bearing caps in place and determine installation position.

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-- Lubricate the running surfaces of both camshaft.

-- Install the camshaft.

-- Tighten bearing caps 2 and 4 alternating in a diagonal sequence.

-- Coat the contact surfaces from the first bearing cap with sealant.

-- Install bearing cap 3, 1 and 5 and tighten them.

-- Mount the woodruff key into the camshaft.

-- Install camshaft sprocket. To tighten the bolt, hold the camshaft sprocket firmly using the :3415  .

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