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Assembly


CAMSHAFT/ROCKER ARMS, CAMSHAFT SEAL, AND PULLEY INSTALLATION

Special Tools Required
- Seal Guide 07NAG-PT0010A
- Installer Cup 07NAF-PT0010A
- Installer Shaft 07NAF-PT0020A

NOTE:
- To prevent the rocker arm assembly from coming apart, leave the camshaft holder bolts in the holes.

1. After wiping down the camshaft and the journals in the cylinder head, lubricate both surfaces and install the camshaft.





2. Clean and install the oil control orifice (A) with a new O-ring (B).
3. Turn the camshaft until its keyway (C) is facing up. (No.1 piston Top Dead Center (TDC).
4. Loosen all the valve adjusting screws.





5. Apply liquid gasket to the head mating surfaces (the shaded areas) of the No. 1 and No. 5 camshaft holders.
6. Set the rocker arm assembly in place and loosely install the bolts. Make sure that the rocker arms are properly positioned on the valve stems.





7. Install the camshaft oil seal (A) using the special tools as shown.
8. Make sure all the rocker arms are aligned with the valves.





9. Tighten each bolt two turns at a time, in the sequence shown, to ensure that the rockers do not bind on the valves.

Specified torque:
8 mm bolts: 22 Nm (2.2 kgf.m, 16 ft. lbs.)
6 mm bolts: 12 Nm (1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 ft. lbs.)
6mm bolts: (11), (12), (13), (14)


10. Check the back cover rubber seal for cranks and other damage.

NOTE:
- If the rubber seal is coming off, reattach it with liquid gasket. Wipe off any excess liquid gasket.
- When replacing the seal, clean the lower cover groove, cut the repair strip to length, and press the new piece into the groove evenly.
- After installing the rubber seal, check the joints. Apply liquid gasket if there is any gap or opening.





11. Install the back cover (A).
12. Install the camshaft pulley (B) onto the camshaft, then tighten the retaining bolt to the torque shown.