84. Camshaft Installation

Camshaft Installation

Special Tools

J 7872 - Dial Indicator Set

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Special Tools) .





1. Install the camshaft thrust plate to the camshaft.
2. Install the camshaft driven gear.
3. Install a new camshaft driven gear bolt.
Leave the bolt finger tight.




4. Install the camshaft and gear assembly into the cylinder block, aligning the camshaft gear to the crankshaft gear as shown.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution) .
5. Install the camshaft thrust plate bolts and tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb ft) .






Note

Use a suitable tool to relieve the spring tension while removing the locking bolt.

6. Remove the exciter ring bolt that was installed to hold the spring tension of the two piece cam gear.




7. Install the camshaft position sensor exciter ring to the camshaft gear.
8. Install the camshaft position sensor exciter ring bolts and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in) .




9. Block the crankshaft from turning using a wooden handle.
10. Install the new camshaft gear bolt and tighten to 234 Nm (173 lb ft) .




11. Measure the camshaft end play with J 7872 - Dial Indicator Set .

* The production value is 0.050-0.114 mm (0.0020-0.0045 in) and service limit is 0.2 mm (0.0079 in).
* Replace the camshaft gear or the camshaft thrust plate if measured value exceeds the service limit.