Removal - Left Camshaft

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Fig 1: Aligning Camshaft Sprocket V8 Mark & Identifying 2 Dots

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Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to COVER(S), Cylinder Head , Removal , 4.7L .
CAUTION:
When the timing chain is removed and the cylinder heads are still installed, Do not forcefully rotate the camshafts or crankshaft independently of each other. Severe valve and/or piston damage can occur.
Set #1 cylinder to TDC and align the camshaft sprocket V8 mark (1) to the 12 o'clock position.
Mark the link on the secondary timing chain that is aligned with the two dots (2) on the camshaft sprocket as shown in illustration to aid in installation.

Fig 2: Positioning Locking Wedge Between Timing Chain Strands
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CAUTION:
When removing the camshaft sprocket, timing chains or camshaft, the timing chain tensioner must be secured, failure to use Locking Wedge (special tool #9867, Wedge, Locking) will result in hydraulic tensioner ratchet over extension, requiring timing chain cover removal to reset the tensioner ratchet.

CAUTION:
Do not force Locking Wedge (special tool #9867, Wedge, Locking) past the narrowest point between the chain strands. Damage to the tensioners may occur.
Position Locking Wedge (special tool #9867, Wedge, Locking) (1) between the timing chain strands (2), gently tap the wedge into position and secure the timing chain against the tensioner arm and guide.

Fig 3: Tightening Left Side Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
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Using Spanner Wrench (special tool #6958, Wrench, Spanner) (4) with Adapter Pins (special tool #8346, Pins, Adapter), secure the camshaft sprocket (2) and remove the camshaft sprocket bolt.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Camshaft Sprocket Bolt Using Spanner Wrench
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Position Camshaft Holder (special tool #8428A, Holder, Camshaft) (1) onto the camshaft (2).

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Camshaft Holder On Camshaft
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Using Camshaft Holder (special tool #8428A, Holder, Camshaft) (1), hold the camshaft while removing the camshaft sprocket (3).
Using Camshaft Holder (special tool #8428A, Holder, Camshaft) (1), gently allow the camshaft to rotate 15° clockwise until the camshaft is in the neutral position (no valve load).

Fig 6: Removal/Installation Sequence Of Camshaft Bearing Cap Retaining Bolts
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CAUTION:
Do not stamp or strike the camshaft bearing caps or severe engine damage may result.

NOTE:
When the camshaft is removed the rocker arms may slide downward, mark the rocker arms before removing camshaft.
Using the sequence shown in illustration, loosen the camshaft bearing cap retaining bolts 1/2 turn at a time until all load is off the bearing caps and remove bolts.
Remove the camshaft bearing caps and the camshaft.