Camshaft and Drive System

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A billet steel 1-piece camshaft is supported by 4 bearings pressed into the engine block. The camshaft has a tri- Lobe forward of the rear journal for actuating the direct injection fuel pump. The CMP actuator is mounted to the front of the camshaft and retained by the CMP solenoid valve. The CMP actuator is driven by the crankshaft sprocket through the camshaft timing chain. The CMP sensor wheel is incorporated into the front face of the CMP actuator with the CMP sensor and CMP actuator magnet mounted in the engine front cover. A timing chain tensioner is mounted to the front of the engine block above the crankshaft sprocket. The externally splined crankshaft sprocket is positioned to the crankshaft by a key and keyway. The crankshaft sprocket external splines drive the oil pump drive gear. A retaining plate mounted to the front of the engine block maintains camshaft location. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator and Solenoid Valve Description .