Mercury 40 Service Manual page 234

CYLINDER HEAD
Camshaft Installation
1. Apply engine oil to the main journals (5 places) on the camshaft.
2. Slide camshaft into cylinder head (threaded end towards driven gear).
3. Install camshaft retaining bolt. Tighten bolt to the specified torque.
4. Place driven gear on camshaft so alignment pin is in hole. Hold gear with tool
(91-83163M) and fasten with washer and bolt. Tighten bolt to the specified torque.
5. Remove any oil from the camshaft lobes and apply Moly Grease to the lift portion of the
lobes. Obtain Moly Grease from a local source.
NOTE: Rotate camshaft after assembly to ensure it rotates smoothly.
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53739
Camshaft
Camshaft Retaining Bolt
Alignment Pin
Driven Gear
Washer
f - Bolt
Driven Gear Bolt Torque (f)
28 lb-ft (38 Nm)
Camshaft Retaining Bolt Torque (b)
57 lb-in. (6.4 Nm)
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d
90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
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c