Tribute LX 2WD V6-3.0L DOHC (2001)
2.
Turn engine ON.
3.
Verify the concern by use a stethoscope and conventional diagnostics to isolate the sound. If the noise comes from the LH valve cover area near
cylinder # 6, proceed to Step 4.
4.
Turn engine OFF.
5.
Remove the LH valve cover according to applicable Workshop Manual.
6.
Rotate the engine clockwise until cylinder # 6 EXHAUST cam lobes are pointing up (valves are fully CLOSED).
7.
Remove all EXHAUST camshaft caps (do not remove INTAKE camshaft caps).
NOTE:
The camshaft caps must be completely lifted off, then set back into position. Loosening and retorquing cap bolts is not sufficient.
8.
Reinstall all camshaft caps and torque bolts (except cam cap number 4L) in the sequence shown above to 8 Nm (72 lb-in).
9.
Using a screwdriver positioned on each side of the top of cam cap number 4L, apply hand pressure and shift the cam cap toward the EXHAUST
side of the cylinder head.
10.
While holding cam cap number 4L in the shifted position, torque fasteners number 9 (inboard) first, to 8 Nm (72 lb-in), then torque fastener
number 10.
11.
Reinstall LH valve cover.
