Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L (2009)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
Camshaft - Installation
Camshaft - Left
INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate camshaft journals with clean engine oil.
NOTE: Position the left side camshaft so that the camshaft sprocket dowel is near the 1 o'clock position, This will place the camshaft at the
neutral position easing the installation of the camshaft bearing caps.
2. Position the camshaft into the cylinder head.
NOTE: The camshaft caps are marked for location. The arrow must point towards the front of the engine.
3. Install the camshaft bearing caps, hand tighten the retaining bolts.
4. Working in 1/2 turn increments, tighten the bearing cap retaining bolts in the sequence shown.
5. Tighten the camshaft bearing cap retaining bolts to 11 Nm (100 in. lbs.) in the sequence shown.