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Camshaft - RH: 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.
  1. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
  2. Using the crankshaft holding tool, rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the crankshaft keyway is at the 12 o'clock position.
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  3. Verify the data matrix on the camshafts is facing up, if not, rotate the crankshaft clockwise one revolution.
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  4. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH primary timing chain tensioner.
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  5. 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.

    Remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm.

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  6. 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.

    Remove the bolt and the RH timing chain guide.

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  7. Remove the RH primary timing chain.
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  8. Remove the 3 RH intake Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) assembly bolts and the 3 RH exhaust VCT  assembly bolts.
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  9. Slide the RH VCT  assemblies and secondary timing chain forward 2 mm (0.078 in).
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  10. Depress the RH secondary timing chain tensioner and turn the tensioner 90 degrees.
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  11. Remove the RH VCT  assemblies and the RH secondary timing chain.
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  12. NOTE: Intake camshaft shown, exhaust camshaft similar.

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

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  13. 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.

    Remove the 4 bolts and the RH front camshaft bearing mega cap.

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  14. Remove the 16 bolts and the 8 camshaft bearing caps.
  15. Remove the RH intake and exhaust camshafts.
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