Install the support bearing in the bore of the gear cover.
Do not install the o-ring on the support at this time.
Push the support against the camshaft so the camshaft gear rests against the camshaft thrust washer.
Hold the support against the camshaft, and use a feeler gauge to measure the space between the gear cover flange and the support bearing.
The clearance between the bearing support thrust face and the camshaft gear must be 0.20 mm to 0.33 mm [0.008- to 0.013-inch].
After measuring the space between the bearing support and the gear cover flange, add an additional 0.20 mm to 0.33 mm [0.008-inch to 0.013-inch] to that number to determine the thickness of the shims required. Example: Space of 1.52 mm [0.060-inch], measured with a feeler gauge, plus 0.25 mm [0.010-inch] for clearance would require 1.77 mm [0.070-inch] shims.
Use a micrometer to measure the shims removed from the support at the time of disassembly. Add or remove shims as required to obtain the correct clearance between the bearing support and the camshaft gear. Shims are available in the following thicknesses:
Install the required number of shims and a new o-ring on the support bearing.
Caution: Do not use lubricating oil on the o-ring. The o-ring will increase in size when in contact with lubricating oil. Use vegetable oil to lubricate the o-ring.
Lubricate the o-ring with vegetable oil, and install the support bearing into the gear cover. Tighten the capscrews.
Torque Value: 27 N•m [20 ft-lb]
