Camshaft: Service and Repair
CAMSHAFTS REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 2.3LRemoval
1. Remove the timing chain and sprockets.
2. Remove the special tool.
Caution: Failure to follow the camshaft loosening procedure can result in damage to the camshafts.
Note: Note the position of the lobes on the No. 1 cylinder before removing the camshafts for assembly reference.
3. Remove the camshafts from the engine.
^ Loosen the camshaft bearing cap bolts, in sequence, one turn at a time.
^ Repeat the first step until all tension is released from the camshaft bearing caps.
^ Remove the camshaft bearing caps.
^ Remove the camshafts.
Installation
Caution: Install the camshafts with the alignment notches in the camshafts lined up so the camshaft alignment plate can be installed without rotating the camshafts. Make sure the lobes on the No. i cylinder are in the same position as noted in the removal procedure. Rotating the camshafts when the timing chain is removed, or installing the camshafts 180 degrees out of position, can cause severe damage to the valves and pistons.
Note: Lubricate the camshaft journals and bearing caps with clean engine oil.
1. Install the camshafts and bearing caps. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in three stages.
^ Stage 1: Tighten the camshaft bearing bolt caps one turn at a time until tight.
^ Stage 2: Tighten the bolts to 7 Nm 10.71 kgf-m 5 ft. lbs.)
^ Stage 3: Tighten the bolts to 16 Nm 11.6 kgf-m 12 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the camshaft drive gears and hand-tighten the bolts.
3. Install the timing chain and sprockets.