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Camshaft Bearing

L81 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.)
Camshaft Cover Bolts 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.)
Camshaft Gear Bolt 50 + 60 degrees + 15 degrees Nm(37 + 60 degrees - 15 degrees ft. lbs.)
Camshaft Position Sensor 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.)

Camshaft Bearing Caps

IMPORTANT: Ensure pin on exhaust camshaft is approximately in the 1 o'clock position and/or that the pin on intake camshaft is approximately in the 11 o'clock position to allow for minimal load on camshaft when installing bearing caps.





- Apply a small amount of Loctite- 518 (or equivalent) on forward edge of front bearing caps to ensure an adequate seal between bearing cap and cylinder head.





- The bearing caps for rear (CYL l, 3) cylinder head are marked L1-L8 (Cylinder l, 3, 5).





- Install camshaft bearing caps in their appropriate position.





- Install camshaft bearing cap bolts.

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

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