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Removal - Camshaft

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Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover Torque Sequence
GC0038690Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Remove the battery negative cable.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM - REMOVAL) 
  3. Drain coolant. (Refer to COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
  4. Remove the accessory drive belt. (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL)
  5. Remove the generator.
  6. Remove the A/C compressor, and set aside.
  7. Remove the radiator (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR - REMOVAL) .
  8. Remove intake manifold (Refer to ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL) .
  9. Remove cylinder head covers (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) - REMOVAL ).
    Fig 2: 5.7L/6.1L Cylinder Head Components
    GC0038689Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER
    2 - GASKET
    3 - FASTENERS
    4 - CYLINDER HEAD
    5 - HEAD GASKET
  10. Remove both left and right cylinder heads (4) (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - REMOVAL) .
  11. Remove the oil pan (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 3: Front Cover Slide Bushings
    GC0003967Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  12. Remove timing case cover (1) (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) - REMOVAL ).
  13. Remove the oil pick up tube.
    Fig 4: Remove/Install Oil Pump
    GC0003966Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  14. Remove the oil pump (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 5: Identifying Chain Tensionser, Camshaft Sprocket & Crankshaft Sprocket
    GC0003968Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - Chain Tensioner
    2 - Camshaft Sprocket
    3 - Crankshaft Sprocket
  15. Remove timing chain (2) (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL) .
  16. Remove camshaft tensioner/thrust plate assembly.
    Fig 6: Remove/Install Hydraulic Roller Tappet
    GC0003965Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - TAPPET RETAINER
    2 - HYDRAULIC ROLLER TAPPET
    NOTE: Identify lifters to ensure installation in original location.
  17. Remove the tappets (2) and retainer (1) assembly.
    Fig 7: Remove/Install Camshaft
    GC0003964Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  18. Install a long bolt into front of camshaft to aid in removal of the camshaft. Remove camshaft, being careful not to damage cam bearings with the cam lobes.
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