Camshaft - LH

Camshaft - LH





Removal

1. Remove the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components Removal and Replacement.

2. NOTICE: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.

NOTICE: Only use hand tools to remove the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft phaser and sprocket.

Using a 26 mm (1.023 in) wrench on the flats of the camshaft to secure the camshaft, remove the 3 LH camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts and the camshaft phaser and sprocket.
- Discard the 3 camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts.






3. Remove and discard the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) system oil filter.





4. NOTICE: 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.

Remove the 10 bolts and remove the 5 camshaft bearing caps.


5. Remove the camshaft.
- Inspect the camshaft.


Installation

1. Lubricate the camshaft and camshaft journals with clean engine oil and install the camshaft.

2. Position the 5 camshaft bearing caps in their original locations and install the 10 bolts in the sequence shown, in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.






3. Install a new VCT (Variable Camshaft Timing) system oil filter with the open end facing the front of the engine.





4. NOTICE: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.

Position the camshaft phaser and sprocket with the alignment pin in the alignment slot of the camshaft and install 3 new camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts finger-tight.


5. NOTICE: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.

NOTICE: Only use hand tools to install the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft phaser and sprocket.

Using a 26 mm (1.023 in) wrench on the flats of the camshaft to secure the camshaft, tighten the 3 new LH camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.






6. Install the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components Removal and Replacement.