Camshaft - RH: Removal

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NOTE: The camshaft procedure must be followed exactly or damage to the valves and pistons will result.

Position the crankshaft damper spoke at the 12 o'clock position and the timing mark indentation at the 1 o'clock position.

Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Damper Spoke Position
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Remove the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - RH in this service information.

NOTE: Only use hand tools to loosen the camshaft sprocket bolt or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft sprocket.

Fig 2: Locating RH Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

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Loosen and back off the RH camshaft sprocket bolt one full turn.
Disconnect the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 3: Locating CMP Electrical Connector
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Remove the bolt and the CMP sensor.

Fig 4: Locating CMP Sensor Bolt
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NOTE: If the camshaft lobes are not exactly positioned as shown, the crankshaft will require one full additional rotation to 12 o'clock.

Fig 5: Identifying No. 1 Cylinder Camshaft Exhaust Lobe Is On The Exhaust Stroke

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The No. 1 cylinder camshaft exhaust lobe must be coming up on the exhaust stroke. Verify by noting the position of the 2 intake camshaft lobes and the exhaust lobe on the No. 1 cylinder.

NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in the same positions. Mark the components for installation into the original locations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.

Fig 6: Locating Camshaft Roller Followers

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Remove only the 3 camshaft roller followers shown in the illustration from the RH cylinder head.

NOTE: The camshaft roller followers must be installed in their original locations. Record camshaft roller follower locations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.

NOTE: Do not allow the valve keepers to fall off the valve or the valve may drop into the cylinder. If a valve drops into the cylinder, the cylinder head must be removed. For additional information, refer to CYLINDER HEAD in this service information.

NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.

Fig 7: Remove/Install Camshaft Roller Followers From RH Cylinder Head Using Valve Spring Compressor

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Using the Valve Spring Compressor, remove only the 3 designated camshaft roller followers from the previous step.

NOTE: The crankshaft cannot be moved past the 6 o'clock position once set. Failure to follow this instruction may result in engine damage.

Fig 8: Rotating Crankshaft Clockwise

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Rotate the crankshaft clockwise, as viewed from the front, positioning the crankshaft damper spoke at the 6 o'clock position and the timing mark indentation at the 7 o'clock position.

NOTE: Engine is not freewheeling. Camshaft procedure must be followed exactly or damage to valves and pistons will result.

NOTE: The Timing Chain Locking Tool must be installed square to the timing chain and the engine block.

NOTE: Front cover removed for clarity.

Fig 9: Identifying Timing Chain Locking Tool On RH Timing Chain

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Install the Timing Chain Locking Tool in the RH timing chain as shown.

NOTE: Do not remove the timing chain wedge tool at any time during assembly. If the Timing Chain Locking Tool is removed or out of placement, the engine front cover must be removed and the engine must be retimed. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components in this service information.

NOTE: The timing chain must be installed in its original position onto the camshaft sprocket using the scribed marks, or damage to valves and pistons will result.

Fig 10: Locating Mark On Timing Chain And Camshaft Sprocket Assembly

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Scribe a location mark on the timing chain and the camshaft sprocket assembly.

NOTE: Remove the front thrust camshaft bearing cap straight upward from the bearing towers or the bearing cap may be damaged from side loading.

Fig 11: Locating RH Camshaft Front Bearing Cap Bolts

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Remove the 2 bolts and the camshaft front bearing cap.

NOTE: The camshaft bearing caps must be installed in their original locations. Record camshaft bearing cap locations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.

Fig 12: Removing Sequence Of RH Cylinder Head Camshaft Bearing Caps Bolts

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Remove the remaining 10 bolts in the sequence shown and remove the camshaft bearing caps.
Clean and inspect the RH camshaft bearing caps.
- The camshaft front thrust bearing cap contains an oil metering groove. Make sure the groove is free of foreign material.
Fig 13: Locating Camshaft Front Thrust Bearing Cap Oil Metering Groove
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NOTE: Only use hand tools to remove the camshaft sprocket bolt or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft sprocket.

NOTE: Do not remove the Timing Chain Locking Tool at any time during assembly. If the Timing Chain Locking Tool is removed or out of placement, the engine front cover must be removed and the engine must be retimed. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS in this service information.

Fig 14: Locating RH Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

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Remove the bolt and withdraw the camshaft and balance shaft gear from the sprocket assembly leaving the sprocket assembly and timing chain in place.
- Discard the bolt and washer.