Installation - Mercury MerCruiser D2.8L D-Tronic Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 22

Installation

1. Install idler gear, if previously removed, so marks align with crankshaft gear as shown.
Torque screws to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
Avoid possible severe engine damage. Installation of a screw longer than 16 mm
(5/8 in.) will partially block oil gallery in cylinder block causing a lack of lubrication.
Be certain retainer screw "c" as shown, is NOT longer than 16 mm (5/8 in.).
2. Lubricate camshaft lobes with a mixture of 20% SAE 30W engine oil and 80% Needle
Bearing Lubricant.
3. Lubricate camshaft bearings with SAE 30W engine oil.
4. Carefully insert camshaft.
90-860074--1 FEBRUARY 2002
a a
a - Idler Gear
b - Retaining Screws with Lockwashers
c - Retaining Screw Must NOT Be Longer Than 16 mm (5/8 in.)
d - Marks Aligned Properly
CAUTION
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b
b
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