Camshaft, Engine: Removal: Left
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Durango. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
CAUTION:
DO NOT STAMP OR STRIKE THE CAMSHAFT BEARING CAPS. SEVERE DAMAGE WILL OCCUR TO THE BEARING CAPS.
- Remove the variable valve timing assembly. Refer to ASSEMBLY, VARIABLE VALVE TIMING, PHASER/OIL CONTROL VALVE, REMOVAL .NOTE:
Camshaft bearing caps should have been marked during engine manufacturing. For example, the number one exhaust camshaft bearing cap is marked "1E->". The caps should be installed with the notch forward.
- Rotate the camshafts counterclockwise to position the alignment holes (1) approximately 30° before top-dead-center . This places the camshafts in the neutral position (no valve load).
- Loosen the camshaft bearing cap bolts reversing the sequence shown in illustration, starting at 8 and ending with 1.NOTE:
When the camshaft is removed the rocker arms may slide downward, mark the rocker arms before removing the camshaft.
- Remove the camshaft bearing caps and the camshafts.