How to Install the Camshaft on a Hyundai Santa Fe?
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Modern Santa Fe camshaft installation method is as follows: 1. Before installing the camshaft: first install each bearing cap and check if the camshaft holes are misaligned; 2. When installing the camshaft: the camshaft of cylinder 1 must be facing upwards without pressing on the valves; 3. After installing the bearing caps: first tighten the bearing caps of the 2nd and 5th journals alternately in a diagonal pattern with a torque of 20Nm, then install the bearing caps of the 1st and 3rd journals, and finally install the bearing cap of the 4th journal, tightening all bearing cap bolts to a torque of 20Nm; 4. Installing the camshaft oil seal: install the camshaft half-moon key and timing gear, then tighten the bolt to a torque of 80Nm.
Installing the camshaft in the Hyundai Santa Fe requires careful steps. First, remove the valve cover and timing chain cover, then take out the old camshaft. Before installing the new camshaft, remember to apply specialized lubricant on the journal—forcing it in directly is not advisable. Pay special attention to the timing alignment; the crankshaft keyway and the camshaft gear's marking points must be precisely aligned—even a millimeter off can cause valve bending. After installing the chain tensioner, manually rotate the engine a few times to ensure smooth operation without any sticking. Finally, tighten all bolts to the torque specified in the manual, and check the sealing gasket for integrity before reassembling the cover. The whole process takes about two to three hours, and it's best done with two people working together.
