Camshaft: Service and Repair

Camshaft Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 235,23-F Balancer Remover and Installer

Removal Procedure
1. Evacuate the air conditioning system, if equipped.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
3. Drain the engine oil.
4. Remove the valve lifters.
5. Remove the engine cooling fan and the fan shroud.
6. Remove the radiator grille.
7. Remove the hood latch bracket.
8. Remove the radiator.
9. Remove the A/C condenser, if equipped.
10. Remove the water pump.
11. Remove the three crankshaft pulley bolts and the crankshaft pulley.
12. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
13. Remove the oil pan.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Remove the engine front cover.
16. Remove the crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring.





17. Rotate the number one piston to Top Dead Center (TDC).
18. Align the timing marks on the camshaft and the crankshaft sprockets.





19. Remove the camshaft sprocket bolts.
20. Remove the camshaft sprocket and the camshaft timing chain.
21. Remove the camshaft retainer plate and bolts using a T-30 TORX socket.





22. Remove the camshaft.
23. Clean all sealing surfaces.
24. Inspect all parts for wear.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the camshaft.
2. Install the components removed from the front of the engine.
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Install the fasteners to the oil pan.
5. Lower the vehicle.





6. Use the J 23523-F in order to Install the crankshaft balancer.
7. Install the water pump.
8. Install the A/C condenser, if equipped.
9. Install the radiator.
10. Install the hood latch bracket.
11. Install the radiator grille.
12. Install the engine cooling fan and the upper fan shroud.
13. Install the valve lifters.
14. Install the lower intake manifold.
15. Install the valve rocker arms and push valve rods.
16. Connect the battery negative cable.
17. Replace the engine oil filter.