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CAMSHAFT, Engine: Removal: Camshaft

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Fig 1: Engine Covers
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  1. Remove the engine covers (1), they snap off of the fuel rail.
  2. Disconnect the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor harness connector, located at the back of the Intake Manifold.
  3. Disconnect the short runner valve (SRV), located at the back of the intake manifold.
  4. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor harness connector.
    Fig 2: Air Cleaner Duct
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  5. Remove the air cleaner housing (1) and clean air tube (2).
  6. Disconnect the electronic throttle body harness connector.
  7. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (it may be easier to disconnect the vacuum hose at the booster).
  8. Disconnect the evaporative purge vacuum hose, and the make-up air (MUA) hose from the intake manifold.
  9. Perform the fuel system pressure release procedure. Refer to Fuel System/Fuel Delivery - Standard Procedure
  10. Disconnect the fuel injector harness connectors.
  11. Disconnect the fuel supply line. Refer to Fuel System/Fuel Delivery/FITTING, Quick Connect - Standard Procedure
    Fig 3: Locating Battery
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  12. Remove the negative battery cable.
    WARNING: Do not remove the cylinder block drain plugs or loosen the radiator draincock with the system hot and under pressure. Serious burns from the coolant can occur.
  13. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling - Standard Procedure
    Fig 4: Identifying Accessory Drive Belt
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    CAUTION: Do not let the tensioner arm snap back to the free-arm position, sever damage may occur to the tensioner.
  14. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner (7) counterclockwise until it contacts it's stop. Remove the accessory drive belt, then slowly rotate the tensioner into the free-arm position. Refer to Cooling/Accessory Drive/BELT, Serpentine - Removal
    Fig 5: POWER STEERING PUMP
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    NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the power steering pump hoses from the pump, for power steering pump removal.
  15. Remove the three power steering pump (1) mounting bolts (2) through the access holes in the pulley. Refer to Steering/Pump - Removal
  16. Remove the power steering pump (1) and secure out of the way.
    Fig 6: Ignition Coil Mounting Bolts
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  17. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connectors (1).
  18. Remove ignition coil mounting bolts (3).
    Fig 7: Removing/Installing Ignition Coil
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  19. Remove the ignition coils (1).
    Fig 8: Generator
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  20. Remove the generator. Refer to Electrical/Charging/GENERATOR - Removal
  21. Remove the A/C compressor, and set aside. Refer to Heating and Air Conditioning/Plumbing/COMPRESSOR, A/C - Removal
  22. Remove the radiator. Refer to Cooling/Engine/RADIATOR, Engine Cooling - Removal
  23. Remove intake manifold. See Engine/Manifolds/MANIFOLD, Intake - Removal 
    Fig 9: Cylinder Head Cover Torque Sequence
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  24. Remove the cylinder head covers. See Engine/Cylinder Head/COVER(S), Cylinder Head - Removal .
    Fig 10: Cylinder Head Components
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  25. Remove both left and right cylinder heads (4). See Engine/Cylinder Head - Removal .
  26. Remove the oil pan. See Engine/Lubrication/PAN, Oil - Removal .
  27. Remove the oil pick up tube.
  28. Remove the windage tray/oil pan gasket.
    Fig 11: FRONT COVER SLIDE BUSHINGS
    GC0081832Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  29. Remove the timing case cover (1). See Engine/Valve Timing/COVER(S), Engine Timing - Removal 
    Fig 12: OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
    GC0081833Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  30. Remove the oil pump. See Engine/Lubrication/PUMP, Engine Oil - Removal 
    Fig 13: TIMING MARK ALIGNMENT
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  31. Remove the timing chain (1) and camshaft sprocket (2). See Engine/Valve Timing/CHAIN and SPROCKETS, Timing - Removal 
  32. Remove the camshaft tensioner/thrust plate assembly.
    Fig 14: HYDRAULIC ROLLER TAPPET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
    GC0080302Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    NOTE: Identify lifters to ensure installation in original location.
  33. Remove the tappets (2) and retainer (1) assembly.
    Fig 15: CAMSHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
    GC0080303Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  34. Install a long bolt into the front of the 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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