Camshaft - Install
Installation Procedure
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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life. |
- Ensure that the camshaft is clean. Lubricate the camshaft with clean engine oil.
- Carefully install camshaft (18) and camshaft gear (4) in cylinder block (19). Be careful not to damage the lobes of the camshaft or the camshaft bearings.
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| Illustration 1 | g01201605 |
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- Align the bolt holes in camshaft retainer (17) with the bolt holes in the cylinder block. Rotate camshaft gear (4) in order to align access hole (16) in the camshaft gear with the hole for bolt (14). Install bolt (14) and bolt (15) that secures camshaft retainer (17) in position on the cylinder block. Tighten bolt (14) and bolt (15) to a torque of 11 N·m (95 lb in).
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| Illustration 2 | g01201600 |
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- Install thrust washer (7) on idler hub (6) .
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| Illustration 3 | g01201596 |
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| Illustration 4 | g01201592 |
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Improper assembly of parts that are spring loaded can cause bodily injury. To prevent possible injury, follow the established assembly procedure and wear protective equipment. |
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- Install idler gear (5) on idler hub (6) .
Note: When you install the idler gear, ensure that timing marks (2) are aligned on the following components.
- Camshaft gear (4)
- Idler gear (5)
- Crankshaft gear (3)
- Camshaft gear (4)
- Install inner rotor (8) in idler gear (5) .
- Install the following items on idler hub (6) :
- Oil pump cover (9)
- Shim (10)
- Spring (11)
- Collar (12)
- Oil pump cover (9)
- Install retaining ring (13) on idler hub (6) .
- Install slider (1) on camshaft gear (4) .
End By:
- Install the front housing. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Housing (Front) - Install".
- Install the fuel transfer pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fuel Transfer Pump - Install".
- Install the fuel injection pump. Refer to Disassembly and assembly, "Fuel Injection Pump - Install".
- Install the lifters. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Lifter Group - Remove and Install".
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