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Camshaft Bearing

Torque Specifications

Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.)

Valve Train
Cam Bearing I.D. 27.000-27.021 mm (1.0630-1.0638 inches)
Cam Journal O.D. 26.935-26.960 mm (1.0G04-1.0614 inches)
Camshaft Bearing Clearance 0.040-0.086 mm (0.0016-0.0034 inches)

TORQUE SEQUENCE

CAMSHAFT BEARING CAPS





^ The bearing caps for rear (cyl 1, 3, 5) side cylinder head is marked L1-L8.





^ The bearing caps for front (cyl 2, 4, 6) side cylinder head are marked R1-R8.





^ Apply a small amount of Permatex Anaerobic Gasket Maker (or equivalent) on the forward edge of the front bearing caps to ensure an adequate seal between the bearing cap and cylinder head.
^ Install the camshaft bearing caps to their appropriate position.
^ Install the camshaft bearing cap bolts.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow the sealer to get into the oil journal of the cap.

^ TIGHTEN the camshaft bearing cap bolts starting from the center cap gradually.
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt: 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.)