46. Camshaft Installation

Camshaft Installation

^ Tools Required
- J 35268-A Camshaft Main Seal Installer





1. Lubricate the camshaft bearing surfaces with clean engine oil.

Important:
^ The intake is marked with the letter A.
^ The exhaust is marked with the letter E.

2. Install the lifters.
3. Install the camshafts.





4. The bearing caps for the rear, cylinder 1, 3, 5, side cylinder head are marked L1-L8.





5. The bearing caps for the front, cylinder 2, 4, 6, side cylinder head are marked R1-R8.





6. Apply a small amount of LOCTITE 573, or equivalent, on the forward edge of the front bearing caps to ensure an adequate seal between the bearing cap and the cylinder head.
7. Install the camshaft bearing caps to their appropriate position.
8. Install the camshaft bearing cap bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Important: DO NOT allow the sealer to get into the oil journal of the cap.

9. Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts gradually, starting from the center cap.
^ Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolt to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).





10. Use the J 35268-A to install the camshaft seals.