Camshafts - Engine Set (G1879652): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
- Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
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WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
- Refer to: STARTER MOTOR
- Refer to: BRAKE VACUUM PUMP - TDV6 3.0L DIESEL
- Refer to: LEFT VALVE COVER
- Refer to: RIGHT VALVE COVER
- Rotate the crankshaft clockwise to align the crankshaft alignment hole in the flywheel or drive plate with the block aperture.
- Check the camshaft pulley alignment holes are correctly aligned. If the alignment holes are not aligned, rotate the crankshaft one full turn clockwise.
- Install the special tool.
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CAUTION: Do not use the special tools to lock the camshafts. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the engine or the special tools.NOTE: Do not loosen the bolts more than 2 turns.
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CAUTION:
- Discard the component.
- Discard the bolt.
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CAUTION: Discard the component.
- Install the special tool.
- Remove the special tool.
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NOTE: Left shown, right is similar.
- Reposition the secondary timing chain tensioner.
- Retain the secondary timing chain tensioner plunger.
- Remove the camshaft bearing caps evenly.
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CAUTION: Discard the seals.
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NOTE: Left shown, right similar.
Remove the right bank camshafts and secondary timing chain tensioner assembly.
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CAUTION: Only rotate the crankshaft clockwise.NOTE:
- This step requires the aid of another technician.
- Engine shown removed for clarity.
Rotate the crankshaft until the mark on the rear camshaft pulley is in the illustrated position.
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CAUTION: Discard the component.
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NOTE: Do not loosen the bolts more than 2 turns.
- Install the special tool.
- Remove the special tool.
- Install the special tool.
- Remove the special tool.
- Reposition the secondary timing chain tensioner.
- Retain the secondary timing chain tensioner plunger.
- Reposition the secondary timing chain tensioner.
- Retain the secondary timing chain tensioner plunger.
- Remove the camshaft bearing caps evenly.
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CAUTION: Discard the seals.
- Remove the left bank camshafts and secondary timing chain tensioner assembly.
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NOTE: Complete this step for both sides.
Remove the secondary timing chain tensioner assembly.
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NOTE: Complete this step for both sides.
Remove the secondary timing chain from the camshafts.