Removal And Installation: Installation

• Install removed parts in their original locations.

Fig 1: Camshaft Identification Table

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Fig 2: Locating Camshaft Identification Marks

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• Install so that dowel pin at the front of camshaft face is in the direction shown.
  Fig 3: Locating Camshafts

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• Install by referring to installation location mark on upper surface.
• Install so that installation location mark can be correctly read when viewed from the intake manifold side.
  Fig 4: Identifying Camshaft Bracket Location Marks

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• Install No. 1 camshaft bracket using the following procedure:
  • Apply liquid gasket to No. 1 camshaft bracket as in illustration. Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. See RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS in GENERAL INFORMATION - TITAN article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
    CAUTION:

    • After installation, be sure to wipe off any excessive liquid gasket leaking from part "A" and "B" (both on right and left sides).
    • Remove completely any excess of liquid gasket inside bracket.
    Fig 5: Applying Liquid Gasket

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  • Apply liquid gasket to the back side of front cover as shown. Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. See RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS in GENERAL INFORMATION - TITAN article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
    Fig 6: Applying Liquid Gasket

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  • Position No. 1 camshaft bracket close to mounting position, and then install it to prevent from touching liquid gasket applied to each surface.
    Fig 7: Positioning No. 1 Camshaft Bracket

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  • Temporarily tighten front cover bolts (4 for each bank) as shown.
    Fig 8: Temporarily Tightening Front Cover Bolts (4 For Each Bank)

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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) 

Fig 9: Camshaft Brackets Tightening Sequence

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• Tighten front cover bolts (4 for each bank) as shown in the figure to the specified torque.
  1. Front cover bolts :11.0 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)

Fig 10: Tightening Front Cover Bolts

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• Install camshaft sprocket aligning with matching marks painted on timing chain when removed. Align camshaft sprocket key groove with dowel pin on camshaft front edge at the same time, and then temporarily tighten bolts.
  Fig 11: Aligning Camshaft Sprockets

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  • Install intake and exhaust side camshaft sprocket by selectively using the groove of dowel pin according to the bank. (Common part used for both banks.)
• Lock the hexagonal part of camshaft in the same way as for removal, and tighten bolts.
• Check again that the timing mating mark on timing chain and on each sprocket are aligned.
  Fig 12: Identifying Camshaft Sprockets

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• Install chain tensioner.
  • Compress plunger and hold it with a stopper pin when installing.
  • Loosen the slack guide side timing chain by rotating camshaft hexagonal part using the wrench if mounting space is small.
    1. Chain tensioner bolts : 6.9 N.m (0.70 kg-m, 61 in-lb) 
    Fig 13: Installing Chain Tensioner

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• Remove stopper pin and release plunger, and then apply tension to timing chain.
• Install chain tensioner cover onto front cover. (RH bank)
  • Apply liquid gasket as shown in the figure. Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. See RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS in GENERAL INFORMATION - TITAN article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
    1. Tensioner cover bolts : 9.0 N.m (0.92 kg-m, 80 in-lb) 
  Fig 14: Applying Liquid Gasket

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