Camshaft - Installation

CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION





1. Lubricate the camshaft bearings and with fresh engine oil or suitable equivalent.
2. Liberally coat the thrust plate (1) and the lobes and journals of the camshaft (2) with fresh engine oil or suitable equivalent.






CAUTION: When installing the camshaft, DO NOT push it in farther than it will go with the thrust plate in place.

3. Install the camshaft and thrust plate. Align the timing marks as shown.
4. Install the thrust plate bolts and tighten to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
5. Measure camshaft back lash. Backlash should be within 0.075-0.250 mm (0.003-0.010 inch).
6. Measure camshaft end clearance. End clearance should be within 0.025 - 0.500 mm (0.001 - 0.020 inch).





7. Remove the wooden dowel rods and rubber bands from the tappets.





8. Lubricate the push rods with engine oil and install in their original location. Verify that they are seated in the tappets.
9. Lubricate the valve tips with engine oil and install the crossheads in their original locations.
10. Lubricate the crossheads and push rod sockets with engine oil and install the rocker arms and pedestals in their original locations. Tighten bolts to 36 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
11. Verify valve lash adjustment Procedures
12. Install the cylinder head cover Cylinder Head Cover(s) - Installation.





13. Install gear housing cover Engine Timing Cover(s) - Installation.
14. Install front crankshaft dust seal.





15. Install the crankshaft damper Vibration Damper - Installation.
16. Install the fan support/hub assembly Electric Radiator Fan - Installation.





17. Install the power steering pump Power Steering Pump - Installation.
18. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner. Tighten bolt to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).
19. Install the accessory drive belt Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Installation.










20. Install the charge air cooler (with a/c condenser and auxiliary transmission oil cooler, if equipped) and tighten the mounting bolts to 2 Nm (18 in. lbs.).
21. Connect charge air cooler inlet and outlet pipes (2). Tighten clamps to 11 Nm (97 in. lbs.).
22. Install the radiator upper support panel.
23. Close radiator petcock and lower the radiator into the engine compartment. Tighten the mounting bolts to 11 Nm (97 in. lbs.).
24. Raise vehicle on hoist.
25. Connect radiator lower hose and install clamp.
26. Connect transmission auxiliary oil cooler lines (if equipped).
27. Lower vehicle.
28. Install the fan drive/shroud assembly . Electric Radiator Fan - Installation
29. Install the coolant recovery and windshield washer fluid reservoirs to the fan shroud.
30. Connect the coolant recovery hose to the radiator filler neck.
31. Add engine coolant Service and Repair.
32. Charge A/C system (if A/C equipped) Refrigerant System Charge.
33. Connect the negative battery cables.





34. Start engine and check for engine oil and coolant leaks.
35. Install the engine cover.