Camshaft Phaser and Sprocket: Removal

LH camshaft phaser and sprocket 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
2. Remove the LH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid. For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - 3.0L (4V) article.
3. Remove the LH Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor. For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - 3.0L (4V) article.
4. Remove the pin-type retainer, 5 bolts and the RH lower splash shield.
   Fig 1: Identifying RH Lower Splash Shield Bolts

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NOTE: The camshafts must be in the neutral position before removing the bearing caps or damage to the engine may occur.
NOTE: The engine front cover is removed for clarity.
Fig 2: Locating LH Camshafts Neutral Position
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5. Rotate the crankshaft until the LH camshafts are in the neutral position as shown in illustration.
NOTE: The Timing Chain Locking Tool must be installed square to the timing chain and the engine block or damage may result.
NOTE: The Timing Chain Locking Tool will lock the timing chain in place.
NOTE: The engine front cover is removed for clarity.
Fig 3: Identifying Timing Chain Locking Tool On LH Timing Chain
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6. Install the Timing Chain Locking Tool in the LH timing chain as shown in illustration.
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.
NOTE: The timing chain must be installed in its original position onto the camshaft phaser and sprocket and exhaust camshaft using the marks, or damage to valves and pistons will result.
Fig 4: Locating Mark On Timing Chain And LH Camshaft Phaser
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7. Mark the timing chain links and LH camshaft phaser and sprocket and exhaust camshaft gear as shown in illustration for installation.
8. Loosen the intake camshaft bolts evenly in the sequence shown in illustration.
   Fig 5: Intake Camshaft Bolts Loosening Sequence

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9. Remove the 2 bolts and the intake camshaft bearing thrust cap.
   Fig 6: Locating Intake Camshaft Bearing Thrust Cap And Mounting Bolts

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NOTE: Do not allow the camshaft to rotate from the neutral position while removing the camshaft phaser and sprocket or damage to the engine may occur.
NOTE: Only use hand tools to remove the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft phaser and sprocket.
NOTE: Install a 3/8-in ratchet and extension into the D-slot on the rear of the LH intake camshaft to hold the camshaft in place for removal of the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts.
10. Loosen the 3 bolts for the LH camshaft phaser and sprocket.
    • Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
      Fig 7: Remove/Install Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket Bolt

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NOTE: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.
NOTE: The camshaft will move and needs to be positioned towards the rear of the engine.
11. Using your hands, press the LH camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts towards the rear of the engine while using a rocking motion to release the LH camshaft phaser and sprocket from the camshaft.
    • Once the LH camshaft phaser and sprocket has separated from the camshaft, remove the timing chain from the LH camshaft phaser and sprocket and remove.
      Fig 8: Pressing LH Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket Bolt Towards The Rear Of The Engine

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    RH camshaft phaser and sprocket 

12. Remove the RH VCT  oil control solenoid. For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - 3.0L (4V) article.
13. Remove the RH CMP  sensor. For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - 3.0L (4V) article.
14. Remove the pin-type retainer, 5 bolts and the RH lower splash shield.
    Fig 9: Identifying RH Lower Splash Shield Bolts

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NOTE: The camshafts must be in the neutral position before removing the bearing caps or damage to the engine may occur.
NOTE: The engine front cover is removed for clarity.
Fig 10: Locating RH Camshafts Neutral Position
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15. Rotate the crankshaft until the RH camshafts are in the neutral position as shown in illustration.
NOTE: The Timing Chain Locking Tool must be installed square to the timing chain and the engine block or damage may result.
NOTE: The Timing Chain Locking Tool will lock the timing chain in place.
NOTE: The engine front cover is removed for clarity.
Fig 11: Identifying Timing Chain Locking Tool On RH Timing Chain
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16. Install the Timing Chain Locking Tool in the RH timing chain as shown in illustration.
NOTE: Do not remove the Timing Chain Locking Tool at any time. 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 phaser and sprocket and exhaust camshaft gear using the marks, or damage to valves and pistons will result.
Fig 12: Locating Mark On Timing Chain Links And RH Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket
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17. Mark the timing chain links and RH camshaft phaser and sprocket and exhaust camshaft gear as shown in illustration for installation.
18. Loosen the intake camshaft bolts evenly in the sequence shown in illustration.
    Fig 13: Intake Camshaft Bolts Loosening Sequence

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19. Remove the 2 bolts and the intake camshaft bearing thrust cap.
    Fig 14: Locating Intake Camshaft Bearing Thrust Cap And Mounting Bolts

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NOTE: Do not allow the camshaft to rotate from the neutral position while removing the camshaft phaser and sprocket or damage to the engine may occur.
NOTE: Only use hand tools to remove the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft phaser and sprocket.
NOTE: Install a 3/8-in ratchet and extension into the D-slot on the rear of the RH intake camshaft to hold the camshaft in place for removal of the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts.
NOTE: The engine front cover is removed for clarity.
20. Loosen the 3 bolts for the RH camshaft phaser and sprocket.
    • Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
      Fig 15: Remove/Install Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket Bolt

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NOTE: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.
NOTE: The camshaft will move and needs to be positioned towards the rear of the engine.
21. Using your hands, press the RH camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts towards the rear of the engine while using a rocking motion to release the RH camshaft phaser and sprocket from the camshaft.
    • Once the RH camshaft phaser and sprocket has separated from the camshaft, remove the timing chain from the RH camshaft phaser and sprocket and remove.
      Fig 16: Pressing RH Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket Bolt

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