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Inlet Camshaft Replacement

1. Remove the timing chain. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain Replacement .




Note: Take extreme care to prevent any scratches or damage to the camshafts.

Note: Remove camshaft seat guide cap from cylinder 4 at least. Set the camshaft seat guide caps aside in order as removed.

2. Remove the 8 camshaft seat guide cap retaining bolts (1).
3. Remove the 4 camshaft seat guide caps (2).
4. Remove the intake camshaft (3).

Note: 

•	Ensure that the crankshaft is fixed 90° beyond TDC with EN-50433 fixing tool

•	Take extreme care to prevent any scratches or damage to the camshaft. Install the camshaft guides in order as removed.

•	Clean the contact surfaces from camshaft, camshaft sprocket and camshaft sprocket bolt. Coat camshaft bearing surfaces with engine oil.

1. Install the intake camshaft (3).

Note: Tighten the camshaft seat guide cap from cylinder 4 at first.

2. Install 4 camshaft seat guide caps (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Install 8 camshaft seat guide cap retaining bolts (1). Tighten the 8 camshaft seat guide cap retaining bolts (1) to10 N·m (89 lb in).
4. Install the timing chain. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain Replacement .