Assembly, Variable Valve Timing, Phaser/Oil Control Valve: Removal: Right

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NOTE:

The magnetic timing wheels must not come in contact with magnets (pickup tools, trays, ect.) or any other strong magnetic field. This will destroy the timing wheels ability to correctly relay camshaft position to the camshaft position sensor.

Remove the right cylinder head cover. Refer to COVER(S), CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL .
Remove all the left spark plugs. Refer to SPARK PLUG, REMOVAL .

Fig 1: Mount Dial Indicator Set To Stationary Point On Engine
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CAUTION:
When aligning timing marks, always rotate engine by turning the crankshaft. Failure to do so will result in valve and/or piston damage.
Mount the Dial Indicator Set (special tool #C-3339A, Set, Dial Indicator) (1) to a stationary point on the engine, such as the cylinder head cover mounting surface. Position the indicator probe into the number one cylinder, rotate the crankshaft clockwise (as viewed from the front) to place the number one piston at top-dead-center on the exhaust stroke and set the indicator dial to zero.

Fig 2: Right Side Cam Phaser Scribe Lines, Arrows & Cylinder Head Cover Mounting Surface
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The right side cam phaser ARROWS (1) should point away from each other and the SCRIBE LINES (2) should be parallel to the cylinder head cover mounting surface (3) when the right side number one cylinder piston is positioned at top-dead-center on the exhaust stroke.

Fig 3: Phaser Timing Mark, Chain Pins, Exhaust Cam Phaser Triangle Marking, Oil Control Valve, Scribe Lines & Arrows
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NOTE:
The phaser markings (1 and 3) could align with either an external or internal chain link. Either alignment is acceptable as long as there are twelve chain pins (2) between the markings.
There should be twelve chain pins (2) BETWEEN the exhaust cam phaser mark (1) and the intake cam phaser mark (3) as viewed from either the front or rear of the cam phasers.

Fig 4: Timing Chain & Phaser Timing Marks
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Mark both sides of the timing chain (1) at the phaser timing marks (2) using a paint pen or equivalent to aid in reassembly.

Fig 5: Alignment Holes & Wrench
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The camshafts should be at top-dead-center, with the alignment holes (1) positioned vertically.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to rock the camshaft slightly (a few degrees) with a wrench (2) when installing the camshaft holder.

Fig 6: Camshaft Holder
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Install the (special tool #2025200090, Holder, Camshaft) (1).

Fig 7: Camshaft Phaser Holder Positioned Against Cylinder Head Cover Mounting Surface Between Intake & Exhaust Phasers
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Install the (special tool #2025102090, Holder, Camshaft Phaser - Right-Rear Cyl Head) (2) against the cylinder head cover mounting surface between the intake and exhaust phasers (1), with the tool number facing up.

Fig 8: Installing Socket On Exhaust Oil Control Valve
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Loosen, but do not remove, the exhaust oil control valve (1).

Fig 9: Installing Socket On Intake Oil Control Valve
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Loosen, but do not remove, the intake oil control valve (1).
Remove the (special tool #2025102090, Holder, Camshaft Phaser - Right-Rear Cyl Head) (1).

Fig 10: Inserting Timing Chain Tensioner Holder
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Insert the (special tool #2025002090, Holder, Timing Chain Tensioner, Right-Rear) (1) into place between the cylinder head boss and the tensioner arm to hold the tensioner in the compressed position. The Timing Chain Tensioner Holder remains in place while the phasers are removed.

Fig 11: Right Side Exhaust Cam Phaser & Timing Chain
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Remove the oil control valve and pull the right side exhaust cam phaser (2) off of the camshaft while supporting the timing chain (1).

Fig 12: Right Side Intake Cam Phaser & Timing Chain
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Remove the oil control valve and pull the right side intake cam phaser (1) off of the camshaft while supporting the timing chain (2).