Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE:
If camshaft replacement is required, the valve lifters must also be replaced.
- Remove the radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement .
- Remove the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Replacement .
- Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
- Rotate the crankshaft sprocket until the camshaft position (CMP) actuator alignment mark (1) and the crankshaft sprocket alignment mark (2) are aligned.
- Install the J-42386-A
flywheel holding tool (1) and bolts. Use one M10-1.5 x 120 mm and one M10-1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation.
Tighten
Tighten the J-42386-A flywheel holding tool bolts to 50 (37 lb ft).
- Remove and discard the CMP actuator solenoid valve (234).
- Remove the CMP actuator (235) and timing chain (208).
- Remove the camshaft retainer bolts (204) and retainer (203).
- Install the camshaft sprocket bolt into the camshaft front bolt hole.
- Using the bolt as a handle, carefully rotate and remove the camshaft from the engine block.
- Remove the bolt from the camshaft.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:
Ensure that the teeth of the J-42386-A flywheel holding tool mesh with the teeth of the engine flywheel.
CAUTION:
Do not turn the crankshaft assembly after the timing chain has been removed in order to prevent damage to the piston assemblies or the valves.
CAUTION:
All camshaft journals are the same diameter, so care must be used in removing or installing the camshaft to avoid damage to the camshaft bearings.