2.4L DOHC Engine: Camshaft(S): Description

Fig 1: Cylinder Head and Camshafts

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - CAMSHAFT BEARING CAPS

2 - PLUG

3 - CAMSHAFT

4 - CYLINDER HEAD

5 - CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL

Both camshafts have six bearing journal surfaces and two cam lobes per cylinder. See Fig 1. Flanges at the rear journals control camshaft end play. Provision for a cam position sensor is located on the intake camshaft on the rear of the cylinder head. A hydrodynamic oil seal (5) is used for oil control at the front of the camshaft.