Camshaft - RH: Camshafts: Removal

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NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.

NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original location. Mark the components for installation into their original location.

Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
Using the crankshaft holding tool, rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the crankshaft keyway is at the 12 o'clock position.

Fig 1: Rotating Crankshaft Clockwise Until Keyway Is At 12 O'Clock Position Using Crankshaft Holding Tool
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Verify the data matrix on the camshafts is facing up, if not, rotate the crankshaft clockwise one revolution.

Fig 2: Locating Data Matrix On Camshafts
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NOTE: IF EITHER THE PRIMARY TENSIONER OR TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER ARM REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, BOTH THE PRIMARY TENSIONER AND TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER ARM MUST BE REPLACED. FAILURE TO REPLACE BOTH THE PRIMARY TENSIONER AND TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER ARM MAY RESULT IN OVERLOADING OF THE TIMING CHAIN AND UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD LEAD TO TIMING CHAIN FAILURE.

Fig 3: Locating Bolts And RH Primary Timing Chain Tensioner

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Remove the 2 bolts and the RH primary timing chain tensioner.

NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to provide enough slack in the chain to remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm. Return the crankshaft keyway to the 12 o'clock position after removing the RH timing chain tensioner arm.

Fig 4: Locating RH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm

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Remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm.

NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to provide enough slack in the chain to remove the RH timing chain guide. Return the crankshaft keyway to the 12 o'clock position after removing the RH timing chain guide.

Fig 5: Locating Bolt And RH Timing Chain Guide

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Remove the bolt and the RH timing chain guide.
Remove the RH primary timing chain.

Fig 6: Locating RH Primary Timing Chain
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Remove the 3 RH intake Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) assembly bolts and the 3 RH exhaust VCT assembly bolts.

Fig 7: Locating RH Intake Variable Camshaft Timing Assembly Bolts And RH Exhaust VCT Assembly Bolts
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Slide the RH VCT assemblies and secondary timing chain forward 2 mm (0.078 in).

Fig 8: Sliding RH VCT Assemblies And Secondary Timing Chain Forward 2 mm (0.078 in)
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Depress the RH secondary timing chain tensioner and turn the tensioner 90 degrees.

Fig 9: Depressing RH Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner And Turn Tensioner 90 Degrees
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Remove the RH VCT assemblies and the RH secondary timing chain.

Fig 10: Locating RH VCT Assemblies And RH Secondary Timing Chain
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NOTE: Intake camshaft shown in illustration, exhaust camshaft similar.

Fig 11: Removing VCT System Oil Filter From Intake And Exhaust Camshafts

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Remove the VCT system oil filter from the intake and exhaust camshafts.

NOTE: The front camshaft bearing mega cap must be removed first and then the remaining camshaft bearing caps. Failure to follow this direction may result in damage to the engine.

Fig 12: Locating Bolts And RH Front Camshaft Bearing Mega Cap

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Remove the 4 bolts and the RH front camshaft bearing mega cap.
Remove the 16 bolts and the 8 camshaft bearing caps.
Remove the RH intake and exhaust camshafts.