Camshaft - LH: Removal

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NOTE: The camshaft procedure must be followed exactly or damage to the valves and pistons will result.

Position the crankshaft damper spoke at the 12 o'clock position and the timing mark indentation at the 1 o'clock position.

Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Damper Spoke At 12 O'clock Position
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Remove the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - LH .

NOTE: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.

NOTE: Only use hand tools to remove the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft phaser and sprocket.

Loosen and back off the LH camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt one full turn.
Disconnect the LH Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 2: Locating CMP Electrical Connector
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Remove the bolt and the LH CMP sensor.

Fig 3: Locating Bolt And LH CMP Sensor
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NOTE: If the camshaft lobes are not exactly positioned as shown in illustration, the crankshaft keyway will require one full additional rotation to 12 o'clock.

Fig 4: Identifying Camshaft Lobe

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The No. 5 cylinder camshaft lobe must be coming up on the exhaust stroke. Verify by noting the position of the 2 intake camshaft lobes and the exhaust lobe on the No. 5 cylinder.
Remove only the 3 camshaft roller followers shown in the illustration.

Fig 5: Locating LH Cylinder Head Camshaft Roller Followers And Bolts
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NOTE: The camshaft roller followers must be installed in their original locations. Record camshaft roller follower locations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.

NOTE: Do not allow the valve keepers to fall off of the valve or the valve may drop into the cylinder. If a valve drops into the cylinder, the cylinder head must be removed. For additional information, refer to CYLINDER HEAD .

NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.

Fig 6: Removing Valve Spring Compressor (303-1039) On Camshaft Roller Followers

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Using the Valve Spring Compressor, remove only the 3 designated camshaft roller followers from the previous step.

NOTE: The crankshaft cannot be moved past the 6 o'clock position once set or engine damage may occur.

Fig 7: Rotating Crankshaft Clockwise

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Rotate the crankshaft clockwise, as viewed from the front, positioning the crankshaft damper spoke at the 6 o'clock position and the timing mark indentation at the 7 o'clock position.

NOTE: Engine is not freewheeling. Camshaft procedure must be followed exactly or damage to valves and pistons will result.

NOTE: The Timing Chain Locking Tool must be installed square to the timing chain and the engine block.

NOTE: Engine front cover removed for clarity.

Fig 8: Installing Timing Chain Locking Tool In LH Timing Chain

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Install the Timing Chain Locking Tool in the LH timing chain as shown in illustration.

NOTE: Do not remove the Timing Chain Locking Tool at any time during assembly. If the Timing Chain Locking Tool is removed or out of placement, the engine front cover must be removed and the engine must be retimed. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .

NOTE: The timing chain must be installed in its original position onto the camshaft phaser and sprocket using the scribed marks, or damage to valves and pistons will result.

NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

Fig 9: Identifying Scribe Marks Of Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket (RH)

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Scribe a location mark on the timing chain and the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly.

NOTE: Remove the front thrust camshaft bearing cap straight upward from the bearing towers or the bearing cap may be damaged from side loading.

Fig 10: Locating Camshaft Front Bearing Cap And Bolts

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Remove the 2 bolts and the camshaft front bearing cap.

NOTE: The camshaft bearing caps must be installed in their original locations. Record camshaft bearing cap locations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.

Fig 11: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Caps Bolts In Tightening Sequence

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Remove the remaining 8 bolts in the sequence shown in illustration and remove the camshaft bearing caps.
Clean and inspect the LH camshaft bearing caps.
- The camshaft front thrust bearing cap contains an oil metering groove. Make sure the groove is free of foreign material.
  
  Fig 12: Locating Camshaft Front Thrust Bearing Cap Oil Metering Groove
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NOTE: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.

NOTE: Only use hand tools to remove the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft phaser and sprocket.

Remove the bolt and the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly from the camshaft.
- Discard the bolt and washer.
  
  Fig 13: Locating Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket Assembly Bolt
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Remove the camshaft.
Remove and inspect the camshaft phaser and sprocket for damage. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .