Removal Procedure
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- Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement .
- Remove the upper timing chain guide bolts and guide.
- Install a 24 mm wrench onto the hex on the camshaft in order to rotate the camshafts clockwise and install the camshaft actuator retainer EN-48953 (1). See Special Tools .
- Install the camshaft actuator retainer bolts and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Loosen, but DO NOT remove the intake camshaft actuator bolt.
- Remove the camshaft actuator locking tool, EN-48953 (1). See Special Tools .
- Mark the intake and exhaust camshaft actuators and the respective locations on the timing chain.
- Remove the timing chain tensioner.
- The camshaft actuators should not rotate during the removal or installation.
- Ensure the tips of the are fully engaged into the timing chain. The retention tool rod can be used on the back side of the chain to ensure the teeth from the retention tool are engaged.
- Install the timing chain retention tool EN-48749 (1) to the intake side of the timing chain. See Special Tools .
- Remove and discard the intake camshaft actuator bolt (2).
- Rotate the exhaust camshaft clockwise slightly to take the tension off of the timing chain on the intake actuator.
- Remove the intake camshaft actuator (3) from the camshaft while also removing the actuator from the timing chain.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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NOTE:
Ensure the timing chain and the camshaft position actuators are marked for proper assembly.
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