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Removal & Installation: Camshaft: Removal

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  1. Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE . Remove negative battery cable. Discharge A/C system (if equipped) using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Drain cooling system. Remove front grille from vehicle. Remove radiator and A/C condenser. Remove interior engine cover (if equipped). Remove the generator and the generator mounting bracket. Remove lower intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLD (LOWER) . Remove the valve covers. Remove the push rods. See ROCKER ARMS & PUSHRODS . Remove the valve lifters. See VALVE LIFTERS . Remove the front cover. See FRONT COVER .
  2. Align timing chain timing marks. Remove camshaft sprocket bolts, camshaft sprocket and timing chain. Remove CKP sensor reluctor ring using Puller (J-8433-1) and Puller Plate (J-41371). Remove crankshaft sprocket, use Sprocket Puller (J-28509) on 7.4L or (J-5825-A) on all others. Install three 5/16 X 18 bolts (4-5 inches long) into camshaft threaded holes. Use bolts to remove and install camshaft.