Nubira SX Hatchback L4-2.0L DOHC D-TEC MFI (1999)
15. Loosen the camshaft bearing cap bolts in stages of one-half to one turn.
16. Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts from the cylinder head.
17. Remove the camshafts.
18. Remove the seal ring from the camshafts.
Important: The camshaft must detach evenly from the bearing seats in the front guide bearing.
19. Check the camshaft and bearing seats for wear and replace them if necessary.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Take extreme care to prevent any scratches, nicks or damage to the camshafts.
1. Lubricate the camshaft journals and the camshaft caps with engine oil.
2. Install the intake camshaft.
3. Install the intake camshaft caps in their original positions.
4. Install the intake camshaft cap bolts.
5. Install the exhaust camshaft.
6. Install the exhaust camshaft caps in their original positions.
7. Install the exhaust camshaft cap bolts.
8. Tighten the camshaft cap bolts gradually and in the sequence shown for each camshaft cap.
Tighten the camshaft cap bolts to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).
