Protege L4-1839cc 1.8L DOHC (1990)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
Assembly
ASSEMBLY
Camshaft
Note
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The exhaust camshaft is grooved for the distributor drive.
1. Apply clean engine oil to the camshaft journals and bearings.
2. Install the camshaft in position.
Caution
Do not allow any sealant on the camshaft journal surfaces.
3. Apply silicone sealant to the shaded areas shown in the image.
4. Install the camshaft caps according to the cap number and arrow mark.
5. Install the camshaft cap bolts and tighten them in two or three steps in the order shown in the image.
Tightening torque:
11.3-14.2 N.m (1.15-1.45 kgf.m, 100-125 in lbf)