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Camshaft - RH

Camshaft - RH

Special Tool(s):




Material:











Removal
1. Remove the timing drive components.
2. Install the special tool.





3. Remove the bolt, washer and camshaft drive sprocket.
4. Remove the bolt, washer and camshaft sprocket spacer.
5. Compress the secondary timing chain tensioner and install a lockpin.





6. Remove the secondary timing chain and the 2 camshaft sprockets.
7. Remove the 2 bolts and the secondary timing chain tensioner.

8. CAUTION: The cam bearing cap bolts vary in length and head design and must be installed in their original position. Camshaft bearing caps are not interchangeable and must be installed in their original position.

Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown.
- Remove the camshaft bearing caps.
- Remove the camshafts.





Installation

1. NOTE: Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Install the camshafts.

2. CAUTION: The cam bearing cap bolts vary in length and head design and must be installed in their original position. Camshaft bearing caps are not interchangeable and must be installed in their original position.

NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft bearing cap bearing surfaces with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Install the camshaft bearing caps.
- Install the bearing cap bolts and tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).

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3. Install the secondary timing chain tensioner and the bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
4. Index the keyways on the camshafts to the 6 o'clock position.





5. CAUTION: Timing marks must be at 12 o'clock position.

Install the camshaft sprockets and the secondary timing chain as an assembly.
- Remove the lockpin from the secondary timing chain tensioner.





6. Install the special tool.





7. Install the camshaft drive sprocket spacer, washer and bolt, and hand-tighten the bolt.
8. Install the camshaft sprocket, washer and bolt, and hand-tighten the bolt.
9. Tighten the bolts in 2 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.





10. Install the timing drive components.