12. Camshaft Cover Removal - Left

- Tools Required
- J 38825 Water Pump Drive Pulley Remover





1. Remove the water pump drive belt shield retaining bolt (2) and nuts (3).
2. Remove the water pump drive belt shield (1).





3. Remove the water pump drive belt (4) by compressing the belt tensioner (3) while sliding the belt off the drive pulley (1) and the water pump pulley (2).





4. Remove the water pump drive belt tensioner retaining bolts (2) from the tensioner.
5. Remove the water pump drive belt tensioner (1) from the water crossover.





6. Remove the end cap (3) from the intake camshaft (1).





7. Remove the water pump drive pulley from the intake camshaft using the J 38825.





8. Remove the camshaft seal retaining screws.
9. Slide the seal off the end of the camshaft.

Important: DO NOT reuse the camshaft seal.

10. Loosen the camshaft cover bolts.





11. Lift up the front of the cover approximately 10 inches.





12. Lift the rear exhaust edge up against the oil level indicator tube while holding the front suspended.





13. Swing the front of the cover over the intake manifold while sliding the entire cover over the end of the camshaft.
14. The camshaft cover seals (perimeter and sparkplug) should be reused unless they are damaged or if the perimeter seal is pulled from its groove during removal.