Installing Camshaft; Installing Idler Gear; Installing Timing Gear Case - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries SL Series Service Manual

REASSEMBLY OF BASIC ENGINE

2.5 Installing camshaft

Be careful not to damage camshaft journals, cams and
camshaft holes during insertion.
(1) Apply engine oil to the camshaft journals and cams.
(2) Slowly insert the camshaft assembly.
(3) Tighten the thrust plate bolt to the specified torque.
(4) Make sure that the camshaft rotates lightly. Move the
camshaft gear back and forth, and make sure there is
end play.

2.6 Installing idler gear

(1) Apply engine oil to the idler gear shaft.
(2) With aligning the timing mark, install the idler gear.
(3) Check the backlash between the gears.

2.7 Installing timing gear case

(1) Apply sealant to the gasket to prevent it from displacing
and install the gasket on the front plate.
(2) Apply engine oil to the oil seal lip.
(3) Install the timing gear case and tighten the bolts.
7-10
Apply engine oil
Installing camshaft
9.8 to 11.8 N·m
{1.0 to 1.2 kgf·m}
[7.2 to 8.7 lbf·ft]
Installing thrust plate
Align the timing marks.
Installing timing gear case