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CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/CAMSHAFT
Install camshaft holders/dowel pins [1] in the correct
locations, being careful not to drop the plastigauge. [2]
Apply engine oil to the threads and seating surfaces of
the camshaft holder bolts [2] and install them.
Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
TORQUE:12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft)

[1]

Remove the camshaft holders and measure the
compressed plastigauge at its widest point on the
camshaft to determine the oil clearance.

SERVICE LIMIT: 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
If the oil clearance exceeds the service limit, replace the
camshaft and recheck the oil clearance.
Replace the cylinder head and camshaft holder as a set
if the oil clearance still exceeds the service limit.

INSTALLATION
Carefully rotate the Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise and align the "T2"
crankshaft while mark [1] on the flywheel with the index mark [2] of the
holding the cam alternator cover.
chain to avoid
jamming the cam
chain against the
timing sprocket of
the crankshaft.

[1] [2]

Install the valve lifters [1] and shims [2].
[1]
• Do not allow the shims to fall into the crankcase.
• Install all valve lifters and shims in their original
locations.

[2]

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