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52. Exhaust Camshaft, Bearing Cap, and Lash Adjuster Installation






1. Install hydraulic lash adjusters into their bores in the cylinder head. Apply lubricant, engine oil supplement to hydraulic lash adjuster.





2. Lubricate the valve tips with engine oil supplement.

IMPORTANT: Used roller followers must be returned to original position on camshaft. If camshaft is being replaced, roller followers actuated by camshaft must also be replaced.





3. Position roller followers on tip of valve stem and on lash adjustor. Apply lubricant.





4. Set exhaust camshaft on top of roller followers in camshaft bearing journals. Lubricate with engine oil supplement.
5. Install camshaft bearing caps and hand start the camshaft cap bolts.





6. The timing chain sprocket alignment notch should be oriented to the two o'clock position.
7. Tighten camshaft bearing cap bolts in increments of three turns until they are seated. Apply lubricate.
- Torque: 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)