CAMSHAFT > INSTALLATION |
| 1. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET ASSEMBLY |
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Put the camshaft timing gear assembly and camshaft together with the straight pin and key groove misaligned, as shown in the illustration.
| *1 | Straight Pin |
| *2 | Key Groove |
| 2. INSTALL CAMSHAFT |
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Apply engine oil to the cam of each camshaft, the journals of the cylinder head and the top of each valve lifter.
| *1 | Apply Engine Oil. |
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Align the matchmarks on the timing chain plates with the timing mark of the camshaft timing sprocket assembly and the paint mark of the timing chain respectively and install the timing chain.
| *1 | Paint Mark |
| *2 | Timing Mark |
| 3. INSTALL NO. 2 CAMSHAFT |
Apply engine oil to each cam of the No. 2 camshaft.
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Install the camshafts as shown in the illustration.
| *1 | No. 1 Camshaft |
| *2 | No. 2 Camshaft |
| *3 | No. 3 Cylinder |
| *4 | No. 1 Cylinder |
| *5 | No. 2 Cylinder |
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Place the No. 1 camshaft bearing cap and No. 2 camshaft bearing caps and tighten the bolts to the specified torque in the order shown in the illustration.
| *1 | No. 1 Camshaft Bearing Cap |
| *2 | No. 2 Camshaft Bearing Cap |
| 4. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR OR SPROCKET |
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Align the matchmarks on the timing chain plates with the timing mark of the camshaft timing gear or sprocket and the paint mark of the timing chain respectively and install the timing chain.
| *1 | Paint Mark |
| *2 | Timing Mark |
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Install the No. 2 camshaft with the knock pin aligned with the gear groove.
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Tighten the bolts onto the timing gear while holding the hexagonal portion of the No. 2 camshaft.
| 5. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET ASSEMBLY |
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Tighten the bolts onto the sprocket while holding the hexagonal portion of the camshaft.
| 6. INSTALL TIMING GEAR COVER TIGHT PLUG |
Remove the hexagon wrench from the timing chain tensioner sub-assembly.
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Clean the plug and the bolt holes of the timing chain cover and apply adhesive to the threads of the plug.
| *1 | Adhesive |
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Using an 8 mm socket hexagon wrench, install the timing gear tight plug.
| 7. INSPECT VALVE CLEARANCE |
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Check only the valves indicated.
Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the valve lifter and camshaft.
| *1 | Intake Side |
| *2 | Exhaust Side |
Record any out-of-specification valve clearance measurements. They will be used later to determine the required replacement valve lifters.
Turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360°).
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Check only the valves indicated.
Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the valve lifter and camshaft.
| *1 | Intake Side |
| *2 | Exhaust Side |
Record any out-of-specification valve clearance measurements. They will be used later to determine the required replacement valve lifters.
| 8. ADJUST VALVE CLEARANCE |
Remove the No. 1 and No. 2 camshafts (Click here).
Remove the valve lifters (Click here).
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Using a micrometer, measure the thickness of the removed valve lifters.
Calculate the thickness of a new lifter so that the valve clearance comes within the specified value.
| A | Thickness of new lifter |
| B | Thickness of used lifter |
| C | Measured valve clearance |
Install the valve lifters (Click here).
Install the No. 1 and No. 2 camshafts (Click here).


| Lifter No. | Thickness | Lifter No. | Thickness | Lifter No. | Thickness |
| 12 | 5.12 (0.2016) | 32 | 5.32 (0.2094) | 52 | 5.52 (0.2173) |
| 14 | 5.14 (0.2024) | 34 | 5.34 (0.2102) | 54 | 5.54 (0.2181) |
| 16 | 5.16 (0.2031) | 36 | 5.36 (0.2110) | 56 | 5.56 (0.2189) |
| 18 | 5.18 (0.2039) | 38 | 5.38 (0.2118) | 58 | 5.58 (0.2197) |
| 20 | 5.20 (0.2047) | 40 | 5.40 (0.2126) | 60 | 5.60 (0.2205) |
| 22 | 5.22 (0.2055) | 42 | 5.42 (0.2134) | 62 | 5.62 (0.2213) |
| 24 | 5.24 (0.2063) | 44 | 5.44 (0.2142) | 64 | 5.64 (0.2220) |
| 26 | 5.26 (0.2071) | 46 | 5.46 (0.2150) | 66 | 5.66 (0.2228) |
| 28 | 5.28 (0.2079) | 48 | 5.48 (0.2157) | 68 | 5.68 (0.2236) |
| 30 | 5.30 (0.2087) | 50 | 5.50 (0.2165) | - | - |
| 9. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Clean the cylinder head cover, cylinder head assembly and timing chain cover assembly.
Fit the cylinder head cover gasket into the gasket groove on the cover and onto the center bosses.
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Apply a continuous bead of seal packing (diameter: 3 to 4 mm (0.118 to 0.157 in.)) to the contact surface between the cylinder head assembly and timing chain cover assembly, as shown in the illustration.
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Tighten the bolts A, and then the bolts B.
| *1 | Bolt A |
| *2 | Bolt B |
Install the wire harness to the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.
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Connect the vacuum switching valve connector.
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Connect the vacuum hose to the vacuum switching valve.
| 10. INSTALL OIL FILLER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Install the oil filler cap sub-assembly.
| 11. INSTALL HARNESS BRACKET |
Install the harness bracket with the bolt.
| 12. INSTALL WATER FILLER ASSEMBLY |
Install the water filler assembly with the bolt.
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Connect the No. 1 radiator hose and No. 3 radiator hose with the 2 clips.
| 13. CONNECT RADIATOR RESERVOIR TANK HOSE |
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Connect the radiator reservoir tank hose with the clip.
| 14. INSTALL NO. 1 IGNITION COIL |
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Install the 3 No. 1 ignition coils with the 3 bolts.
Connect the 3 No. 1 ignition coil connectors.
| 15. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD |
Install the intake manifold (Click here).
| 16. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE COVER (w/ No. 1 Engine Cover) |
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Temporarily install the No. 1 engine cover with the 2 bolts and nut.
Fully tighten the 2 bolts and nut in the order shown in the illustration.
| 17. INSTALL NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER (w/ No. 1 Engine Cover) |
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Install the No. 3 engine under cover with the 3 clips.
| 18. CHECK FOR ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE |