:  Jun 21, 2004



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  Removal of the LH camshaft is similar to this procedure.

. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

. Refer to valve timing check and adjust.

. Remove the camshaft sprocket bolt.
  Position the sprocket and chain aside.

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  Remove the camshaft bearing caps evenly and in stages.

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  Note the fitted position.

Remove the camshaft bearing caps.
  Remove the 8 bolts.
  Collect the camshaft oil supply line.

. Remove the camshaft.



. Install the camshaft.
  Clean the component mating faces.
  Lubricate the components with clean engine oil.

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  Note the fitted position.

Install the camshaft bearing caps.
  Clean the component mating faces.
  Lubricate the components with clean engine oil.

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  After installing the bolts check the camshaft is free to rotate.

Install the camshaft oil supply line.
  Thoroughly clean and inspect the oil supply line.
  Prime the oil supply line with clean engine oil.
  Working in a diagonal sequence, evenly and progressively tighten the bolts in 2 stages.
  Tighten the bolts to 6 Nm (4 lb.ft).
  Tighten the bolts to 16 Nm (12 lb.ft).

. Install the camshaft sprocket bolt.
  Install the bolt, but do not tighten fully at this stage.

. Adjust the valve timing.

. Connect the battery ground cable.