6. Coat the outer diameter of a new camshaft rear bearing hole expansion cup plug with sealant.
7. Install a new camshaft rear bearing hole expansion plug.
IMPORTANT: The camshaft rear bearing hole plug must be installed 1 mm (0.039 in.) past the chamfer.
a - Camshaft rear bearing hole expansion
cup plug
b - Measurementā1 mm (0.039 in.) past
the chamfer
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
66
Loctite 242 Threadlocker Expansion cup plug (camshaft rear bearing hole) 92-809821
Engine Block Plugs
Installation
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CAUTION
Wear eye protection when performing the following procedure. Failure to do so may cause personal injury.
1. Apply Loctite 242 Threadlocker sealant to the outside diameter of each new engine block core hole expansion plugs.
Engine Inspection and Assembly
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