51. Intake Camshaft and Valve Lifter Installation

Intake Camshaft and Lifter Installation

Important: Used lifters must be returned to their original position in the cylinder head. If the camshaft is being replaced, the lifters must also be replaced.

1. Oil the lifters and install the lifters into the lifter bores.





2. Install the intake camshaft onto the cylinder head with the number 1 cam lobes facing as shown.

Important: Each bearing cap has a number and a directional arrow marked on the bearing cap.

3. Install the camshaft bearing caps in their proper locations with the arrows facing forward.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the camshaft bearing cap bolts.
^ Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown to 13 Nm (10 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the front bearing cap bolts to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the intake camshaft sprocket to the camshaft.
6. Install the intake camshaft sprocket bolt to the camshaft.
^ Tighten the cam sprocket bolt to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).