Main Moving System: Camshaft: Reassembly: Notes

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Install the HLA.
Align the camshaft timing chain with the intake timing chain sprocket and exhaust timing chain sprocket as shown in the illustration.

Fig 1: Identifying Timing Marks On Chain & Sprockets
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Install the camshafts after lubricating the journals of the camshaft with engine oil.
NOTE: To check the press fit, the camshaft (IN) and timing chain sprocket should be separable by a force greater than 100 kg (MIN.) at room temperature.

Fig 2: View Of Camshafts In Cylinder Heads
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Install the bearing caps. Check the markings on the caps for intake/exhaust identification symbol.
I: Intake camshaft

E: Exhaust camshaft

Fig 3: Bearing Cap Identification Marks
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Tighten the bearing caps to the specified torque in two or there increments as shown.
Tightening torque

Bearing cap bolt

M 10: 14-16 Nm (140-160 kg.cm, 10-12 lb.ft)

M 7: 10-12 Nm (100-120 kg.cm, 7-9 lb.ft)

Fig 4: View Of Camshafts In Cylinder Head
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Using the special tool, the camshaft oil seal installer (09221-21000), install the camshaft oil seal. Be sure to apply engine oil to the external surface of the oil seal.
Insert the oil seal along the camshaft front end and install it with a hammer until it is seated.

Fig 5: Installing Camshaft Oil Seal
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Install the camshaft sprocket to the specified torque.
Tightening torque

Camshaft sprocket bolt:

90-110 Nm (900-1100 kg.cm, 65-80 lb.ft)

Fig 6: Installing Camshaft Sprocket
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Install the cylinder head cover.
Tightening torque

Cylinder head cover bolts:

5-6 Nm (50-60 kg.cm, 3.6-4.4 lb.ft)