How to Install the Camshaft Timing Gear Assembly, Camshafts, Timing Chain, Chain Tensioner, Cylinder Head Cover, and Related Components with the Correct Alignment and Torque on 2009 Toyota Camry?

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The installation of camshaft timing gear assembly requires users to misalign the gear and camshaft with the straight pin out of their key groove before turning the gear while supplying gentle pressure towards the camshaft until the pin suits the groove while avoiding retard angle rotation. The flange bolt should be torqued to 54 Nm (551 kgf-cm, 40ft-lbf) while no clearance exists between the gear and camshaft. Verify that the camshaft timing gear enables movement to the most retarded position. Apply a light layer of engine oil to the camshaft journal after installing the timing chain on the camshaft timing gear with the paint mark matching the timing mark and performing front mark as well as number checks before mounting bearing caps into the cylinder head. First apply engine oil to all bearing cap bolts and their threaded surfaces then proceed to tighten 10 bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence to 30 Nm (301 kgf-cm, 22ft-lbf) for No. 1 Bearing cap and 9.0 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80in-lbf) for No. 3 Bearing cap. Place the No. 2 camshaft on the cylinder head with timing mark alignment using paint marks before you temporarily secure the camshaft timing sprocket set bolt and check front marks and numbers. Apply engine oil to the threads and under the heads of bearing cap bolts after which evenly torque the 10 bearing cap bolts starting with No. 2 at 30 Nm (301 kgf-cm, 22ft-lbf) followed by No. 3 at 9.0 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80in-lbf). You must tighten the camshaft timing sprocket set bolt to 54 Nm while holding the camshaft with a wrench. The bolt torque should be set to 551 kgf-cm (40ft-lbf). Additionally, verify the paint marks match the timing marks on both the camshaft timing gear and camshaft timing sprocket and confirm the crankshaft pulley groove is lined up with the timing mark "0" on the timing chain cover. Complete the installation of the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly followed by valve clearance check and then cylinder head cover sub-assembly and ignition coil assembly respectively. Finally, install the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly and the front fender apron seal RH followed by engine under cover LH, engine under cover RH, front wheel RH and check for any engine oil leaks.

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