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Camshaft Bearing Cap Torque Values & Sequence

Camshaft Cap Orientation:




Applying Liquid Gasket:




Camshaft Cap Torque Sequence:






Install camshaft brackets and distributor bracket.
Make sure camshaft brackets are aligned as shown in figure.
Refer to marks made at disassembly to ensure camshaft brackets are installed in their original positions.
Apply liquid gasket to distributor bracket as shown in the figure.
Apply new engine oil to bolt threads and seat surfaces
Tighten camshaft bracket bolts using the following procedure:
a. Set camshafts and camshaft brackets.
b. Tighten bolts (11) to (15), then (1) to (10): 2.0 Nm (0.204 kg-m, 17.7 inch lbs.)
c. Tighten bolts (1) to (15): 5.9 Nm (0.60 kg-m, 52.2 inch lbs.)
d. Tighten bolts (1) to (14): 9.0 - 11.8 Nm (0.92 - 1.20 kg-m, 6.7 - 8.7 ft. lbs.)
e. Tighten bolt (15): 6.3 - 8.3 Nm (0.64 - 0.85 kg-m, 55.8 - 73.5 inch lbs.)