Removal Procedure
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IMPORTANT:
If camshaft replacement is required, the valve lifters must also be replaced.
- Remove the radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement .
- Remove the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Replacement (RPOs LC9/LMG/LY5/L76/L92) or Valve Lifter Replacement (RPOs LY2/LY6) .
- Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement (RPOs LC9/LMG/LY2/LY5) or Engine Front Cover Replacement (RPOs LY6/L76/L92) .
- Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
- Install the J 42386-A
(1) and bolts. See Special Tools
. Use one M10-1.5 x 120 mm and one M10-1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation.
Tighten: Tighten the J 42386-A bolts to 50 N. See Special Tools .m (37 lb ft).
- Rotate the crankshaft sprocket until the camshaft position (CMP) actuator alignment mark (1) and the crankshaft sprocket alignment mark (2) are aligned.
- Remove and discard the CMP actuator solenoid valve (234).
- Remove the CMP actuator (235) and timing chain (208).
- Remove the camshaft retainer bolts (204) and retainer (203).
- Install the camshaft sprocket bolt into the camshaft front bolt hole.
- Using the bolt as a handle, carefully rotate and remove the camshaft from the engine block.
- Remove the bolt from the camshaft.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure that the teeth of the J 42386-A
mesh with the teeth of the engine flywheel. See Special Tools
.
NOTE:
Do not turn the crankshaft assembly after the timing chain has been removed in order to prevent damage to the piston assemblies or the valves.
NOTE:
All camshaft journals are the same diameter, so care must be used in removing or installing the camshaft to avoid damage to the camshaft bearings.