In-Vehicle Repair: Camshaft: Installation

Lubricate the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.

Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Journals
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Install the camshaft onto the cylinder head.

Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft
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Lubricate the camshaft bearing cap ladders with clean engine oil.

Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Cap Ladders
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Install the camshaft bearing caps and loosely install the bolts.

Fig 4: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Cap Ladders & Bearing Cap Bolt

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Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

Fig 5: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Cap Ladder Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Install the camshaft sprocket spacer.
1. Position the camshaft sprocket and sprocket spacer.
2. Install the bolt.
Fig 6: Installing Camshaft Sprocket Spacer
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Install the timing chains. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
Install the roller follower. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWER .