Removal Procedure
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- Remove the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump, Screen, and Crankshaft Oil Deflector Replacement .
- Remove and discard the camshaft position (CMP) actuator solenoid valve (234).
- Loosen and separate the CMP actuator and timing chain from the camshaft. Position your fingers behind the actuator sprocket and pull the actuator away from the front of the camshaft. Never pull on the reluctor wheel when attempting to remove the actuator.
- Remove the CMP actuator (235) and timing chain (208).
- Insert and secure a tie strap (1) through the center of the actuator and over the reluctor wheel.
WARNING:
Do not push or pull on the reluctor wheel of the camshaft position (CMP) actuator during removal or installation. The reluctor wheel is retained to the front of the CMP actuator by 3 roll pins. Pushing or pulling on the wheel may dislodge the wheel from the front of the actuator. The actuator return spring is under tension and may rotate the dislodged reluctor wheel, causing personal injury.