Lubricate camshaft lobes and camshaft bearing journals with engine oil .Install a long bolt into the camshaft to assist in the installation of the camshaft .Carefully install the camshaft in engine block.Install camshaft thrust plate and bolts . Tighten to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.) torque.Measure camshaft end play. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS) If not within specifications, replace thrust plate.Install the timing chain and sprockets. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION)When camshaft is replaced, all of the hydraulic lifters must be replaced.

Install the hydraulic lifters with lubrication hole in the upward position(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/HYDRAULIC LIFTERS (CAM IN BLOCK) - INSTALLATION).Install the timing chain cover. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) - INSTALLATION)Install the cylinder heads. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - INSTALLATION) Install the cylinder head covers. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) - INSTALLATION) Install the lower and upper intake manifolds. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - INSTALLATION) Install the radiator and cooling fan.