Tracker Off-Road 800SX, Service Manual

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MF126A
15. Install the camshaft bearing caps in their proper loca-
tion and orientation: then secure with the cap screws
tightened to specifications in the sequence shown.
MF101B
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NOTE It is recommended that the cap screws be
tightened in several increments to allow the camshafts
to be evenly seated in the camshaft bearings.
16. Remove the 5 mm cap screw from the intake cam-
shaft drive gear and recheck the punch marks to ver-
ify that the camshafts are correctly timed to each
other; then apply a thin bead of high temperature sil-
icone sealant to the cylinder head as shown.
MF126A
MF125A
17. Install the camshaft drive end bearing cap, and cam-
shaft end plug; then install the five cap screws and
tighten to specifications in the sequence shown.
MF096B
MF111B
18. Install the camshaft drive belt and covers making
certain that the camshafts are correctly timed to the
crankshaft (see REMOVING AND INSTALLING
CAMSHAFT DRIVE BELT in this section).
CAUTION
Failure to remove the 5 mm cap screw prior to turning
the engine will result in damage to the cylinder head. It
is a good practice to manually rotate any engine compo-
nents after installation and torquing.