How to Install the Camshaft Timing Gear Assembly, Timing Chain, Tensioner, and Cylinder Head Cover During Camshaft Installation on Toyota Solara?

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Install the camshaft timing gear assembly by putting it in position next to the camshaft and perform a gentle turning motion according to directions until the pin meets the groove while maintaining awareness of not flexing towards the retarded angle area. Next, verify the gear fringe does not create any space with the camshaft before fastening the bolt with 54 Nm torque (551 kgc-m, 40 ft-lbf). Make sure the camshaft timing gear can proceed to the extreme retarded angle and maintain this position. First place the timing chain on the camshaft timing gear, position the painted link mark to the timing marks. Then install the bearing caps correctly while torquing bearing cap Number 1 to 30 Nm (301 kgf-cm, 22 ft-lbf) and bearing cap Number 3 to 9.0 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80 in-lbf). To set the No.2 camshaft properly install the bearing caps by screwing bearing cap No.2 to 30 Nm (301 kgf-cm, 22 ft-lbf) and bearing cap No.3 to 9.0 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80 in-lbf) while also tightening the sprocket bolt to 54 Nm (551 kgf-cm, 40 ft-lbf) since the valve lifter remains sensitive during this operation. Check the correct alignment between paint marks which should be present on the timing chain, camshaft timing gear, camshaft timing sprocket, and the pulley groove which should face the timing mark of the chain cover. When installing the No.1 chain tensioner assembly first raise the ratchet pawl and push the plunger before securing it with the hook while adding new gasket material and securing the chain tensioner and its two nuts to 9.0 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80 in-lbf). Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise first so the plunger knock pin separates from the hook and then clock-wise to confirm the slipper is pushed by the plunger. Apply Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344 or Three Bond 1344 or their equivalent at the specified cover locations after cleaning the contact surfaces of all oil residue and install the cover time-wise within five minutes while keeping the engine oil away from touching the parts for more than 2 hours post-assembling. Install and fasten the cylinder head cover with its combination of 8 bolts and 2 nuts by applying 11 Nm (110 kgf-cm, 8 ft-lbf) torque. The engine wire needs connection for the installation of the spark plug at 19 Nm torque (194 kgf-cm or 14 ft-lbf) followed by front wheel RH mounting then checking for oil leaks.

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