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Left Camshaft

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Fig 1: Camshaft Timing Tool & Sprockets Holes - Left
GC0146593Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the timing chain and sprockets. Refer to CHAIN AND SPROCKETS, TIMING, REMOVAL  .
  3. Remove bolts and the left (special tool #VM.10338A-2, Timing Tool, Camshaft (Left)) (1).
  4. Check the camshafts end play using  (special tool #C-3339A, Set, Dial Indicator). End play should be between 0.1 mm - 0.3 mm (0.003 in. - 0.011 in.). If the camshaft endplay is not within specification, replace the cylinder head. 
    Fig 2: Left Side Intake & Exhaust Camshaft, Camshaft Bearing Caps & Bolts
    GC0146586Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Make a reference in the order the camshaft bearing caps were removed.

  5. Remove bolts (3) and the intake and exhaust camshaft bearing caps (2).
  6. Remove the left side intake and exhaust camshaft (1).