MX-6 LS V6-2.5L DOHC (1997)
3. Install the thrust caps onto the cylinder head. Hand tighten the cap bolts gradually in two or three steps in the order shown, until the thrust cans are
fully seated on the cylinder head.
4. Apply silicone sealant to the shaded areas as shown.
Thickness: 1.5 - 2.5 mm {0.060 - 0.098 inch}
CAUTION: Because there is little camshaft thrust clearance, the camshaft must be held horizontally while it is installed. Otherwise, excessive
force will be applied to the thrust area, causing burr on the thrust receiving area of the cylinder head journal. To avoid this, the following
procedure must be observed.
5. Install the camshaft caps according to their identification marks, and hand tighten the bolts.
NOTE:
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RH: numbers
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LH: letters
6. Tighten the bolts in the order shown. Verify that the camshaft remains horizontal as the camshaft cap bolts tightened.
Tightening torque: 11.3 - 14.2 Nm {115 - 145 kgf/cm, 100 - 125 inch lbs.}