For 1990-2009 cars only
- Verify that the keyway on the crankshaft (2) is properly positioned.
- Apply oil to the camshaft lobes and journals.
- Install the right timing chain to the camshaft sprockets by aligning the silver or yellow links (1) with the marks (2, 3) on the camshaft sprockets.
- Install the camshafts with the timing chain to the cylinder head.
- Install the dowel pins (2) to the cylinder head.
- Apply oil to the camshaft bearing cap bolts.
- Install the camshaft bearing caps. The caps are marked intake or exhaust (1), position away from the timing chain (2), and direction toward the timing chain (3).
- Tighten the camshaft bearing caps.
- Install the right secondary timing chain guide (1). Secure with the 2 bolts.
- Install the right sprocket and primary timing chain. Refer to Primary Timing Chain Installation .
- Install the left secondary timing chain. Refer to Secondary Timing Chain Installation - Left Side .
- Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Installation .
Important: Cylinder head and camshaft damage may result if the bearing caps are incorrectly installed.
Tighten
Tighten the camshaft bearing caps in 3 progressive steps in the
sequence shown to 12 N·m (8.5 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 11 N·m (7.5 lb ft).
