For 1990-2009 cars only
- Ensure the proper camshaft position actuator is installed. Observe the body of the camshaft position actuator for the "IN" marking (3). The marking is for an intake camshaft position actuator.
- Ensure the proper camshaft position actuator is being installed. The reluctor wheel on the 4th design right intake camshaft position actuator (1) is indexed in a different position compared to the 4th design left intake camshaft position actuator (2).
- On the left intake camshaft actuator the edge of the reluctor wheel (1) lines up with the peak (2) of the sprocket tooth.
- Ensure the proper timing mark is used. Observe the outer ring of the camshaft position actuator for the circle marking (1). The circle marking is for alignment to the highlighted timing chain link on the left side of the engine.
- Use an open wrench on the hex cast into the camshaft in order to prevent camshaft rotation when tightening the camshaft position actuator bolt.
- Install the left intake camshaft position actuator.
- Install the camshaft position actuator bolt.
Important: Some models use a second design inverted tooth timing drive system on the secondary drive components. Refer to Camshaft Timing Drive Design Identification for more information on specific changes.
Notice: Ensure the proper camshaft position actuator is installed in the correct position. Failure to install the proper camshaft position actuator can effect engine performance and set an engine code.
Notice: Refer to Torque Reaction Against Timing Drive Chain Notice in the Preface section.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the camshaft position actuator bolt to 58 N·m (43 lb ft).
