Camshaft Cover Removal - Left Side

Tools Required

• Power Steering and Water Pump Pulley Remover
• J 39946 Crankshaft Socket - 4.0L and 4.6L
• J 44212 Camshaft Holding Tool

Fig 1: Identifying Left Camshaft Cover Ignition Coil Ground Strap Bolt
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1. Remove the left camshaft cover ignition coil ground strap bolt.
2. Remove the left cylinder head ignition coil ground strap bolt.
3. Remove the left ignition coil ground strap.
Fig 2: Identifying Intake Camshaft End Cap
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4. Align the crankshaft to top dead center (TDC) using the J 39946 .
5. Remove the end cap from the intake camshaft.
Fig 3: View of J 38825
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6. Remove the water pump drive pulley from the intake camshaft using the .
Fig 4: Identifying Camshaft Seal Screws
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7. Remove the camshaft seal screws.
Fig 5: View of Camshaft Seal
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IMPORTANT:

DO NOT reuse the camshaft seal.

8. Slide the seal off the end of the camshaft.
Fig 6: Identifying Camshaft Cover Bolts
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9. Loosen the camshaft cover bolts.
10. Remove and discard the camshaft cover grommets and camshaft cover bolts if they are serviced with the grommet.
Fig 7: Lifting Cover
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11. Lift up the front of the cover approximately 250 mm (10 in).
Fig 8: Removing Front of Cover
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12. Swing the front of the cover over the intake manifold while sliding the entire cover over the end of the camshaft.
13. The camshaft cover seals, perimeter and spark plug, should be reused unless they are damaged or if the perimeter seal is pulled from its groove during removal.
Fig 9: Using Camshaft Holding Tool
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14. Install the J 44212 to the left cylinder head camshafts.