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1 - 
Bolt 
65 Nm (48 ft lb)Use 3036 retainer when loosening or 
tightening 
2 - 
Camshaft gear For exhaust camshaftVerify correct installation position: thin rib 
of camshaft gear points forward and TDC 
Cyl. 1 marking is visible from front   Page 15
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3 - 
Oil seal 
For exhaust camshaftAlways replace   Page 15
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4 - 
Cylinder head 
Note  Page 15
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Check valve guides, reface valve seats   
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Bearing cap bushings must be installed in 
cylinder head Seal contact surfaces   Page 15
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 3
 and Fig.  4
 
Reface valve seats   Page 15
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Valve guide 
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Valve stem oil seal 
Replace  Page 15
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7 - 
Valve spring 
Removing and installing   Page 15
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8 - 
Valve spring retainer 
9 - 
Valve keeper 
10 - 
Hydraulic valve lifter 
Check  Page 15
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Removing and installing   Page 15
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Do not interchangeWhen removed, store with contact surfaces 
facing down Before installing, check axial play in 
camshafts  Page 15
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Oil contact surface
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Intake camshaft Using Plastigage check radial play (valve 
lifters removed) 
  Wear range: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
Max. run-out: 0.01 mm (0.0004 in.)Axial play, checking   Page 15
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Intake valve 
Do not reface by grinding; only hand 
lapping is allowed Valve dimensions   Page 15
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 , Fig.   1
Checking valve guides   Page 15
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Refacing valve seats   Page 15
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Oil seal 
For intake camshaftReplacing  Page 15
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25 - 
Shutter wheel for Camshaft Position 
(CMP) sensor -G40- 
Note position: insert lug in camshaft notch
26 - 
Washer ConicalNote position
27 - 
Bolt 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
28 - 
Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor -G40- 
housing 
29 - 
Bolt 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
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-  Remove 3366 bracket-tensioner.
    
CAUTION! 
Part numbers are listed here for reference only. Always check with 
your Parts department for the latest information.  -  Lightly coat hatched surface of double bearing cap with sealant D 454 
300 A2 and install bearing cap (pay attention to alignment bushings). 
-  Install remaining bearing caps (pay attention to alignment bushings).
-  Replace oil seals for intake and exhaust camshafts   Page 15
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-  Install camshaft gear. 
   Note position: thin rib of camshaft gear points outward (arrows) and 
TDC Cyl. 1 marking is visible from the front. 
-  Using 3036 retainer, install camshaft gear retaining bolt.
-  Install Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor -G40-   Page 15
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-  Install cylinder head cover   Page 15
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Hydraulic valve lifters, checking
 
     
Special tools and equipment  
     
Feeler gauge 
     Wood or plastic wedge
     
Note:  
     Hydraulic valve lifters cannot be serviced.
     Irregular valve noise when starting engine is 
normal. 
     
-  Start engine and let run until coolant 
temperature reaches at least 80 C (176 F). 
     
-  Increase RPM to 2500 for about 2 minutes; if 
necessary test drive vehicle. 
     
Note:  
     If irregular valve noises disappear but then 
reappear during drive, replace oil retaining valve. 
Oil retaining valve is located in oil filter bracket   
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      If hydraulic valve lifters are still loud, locate faulty 
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