Important: If camshaft replacement is required, the valve lifters must also be replaced.
- Lubricate the camshaft journals and the bearings with clean engine oil.
- Install the camshaft sprocket bolt into the camshaft front bolt hole.
Notice: All camshaft journals are the same diameter, so care must be used in
removing or installing the camshaft to avoid damage to the camshaft bearings.
- Using the bolt as a handle, carefully install the camshaft into the engine block.
- Remove the bolt from the front of the camshaft.
Important: The gasket surface on the engine block should be clean and free of dirt or debris.
- Install the camshaft retainer (203) and the bolts (204). Install the retainer with the sealing gasket facing the front of the engine block.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Tighten the camshaft retainer TORX® head bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).