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Camshaft Bearing

Camshaft Bearing Caps

CAUTION: Install the front intake and exhaust camshaft bearing cap last. Ensure that the dowels are seated and follow torque sequence or damage to engine could result.

NOTE: If the front camshaft bearing cap is broken, the cylinder head MUST be replaced.





Install intake and exhaust camshaft bearing caps and slowly tighten bolts to 9.5 Nm (85 in. lbs.) in the sequence shown.





NOTE: Verify that the exhaust bearing shells are correctly installed, and the dowels are seated in the head, prior to torquing bolts.

Install the front intake and exhaust bearing cap and tighten bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown.