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Camshaft Bearing

CAMSHAFT
a. Apply engine oil to the camshaft journal parts.
b. Install the timing chain onto the camshaft timing gear with the painted link aligned with the timing mark of the camshaft timing sprocket as shown in the illustration.





c. Examine the front marks and numbers and check that the sequence order is as shown in the illustration. Then check the bolt.
Torque: 19 Nm (194 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.)





d. Put the No.2 camshaft on the cylinder head with the painted links of the chain aligned with the timing mark on the camshaft timing sprockets.





e. Tighten the set bolt temporarily.





f. Examine the front marks and numbers and check the sequence order is as shown in the illustration. Then check the bolts.





g. Hold the hexagonal lobe of the camshaft, then tighten the camshaft timing gear set bolt.
Torque: 54 Nm (551 kgf-cm, 40 ft. lbs.)

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the valve lifter.





h. Check that the 2 matchmarks are aligned on the timing chain cover surface. Also, check that each timing mark is aligned with its corresponding painted link on the timing chain as shown in the illustration.