Camshaft Gear/Sprocket: Service and Repair
Camshaft Phaser and Sprocket
Removal
NOTICE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.
1. Remove the timing drive components. REFER to Timing Drive Components .
2. Remove the 2 bolts and the intake and exhaust camshaft phaser and sprockets.
3. Remove and discard the 2 washers.
Installation
1. NOTE: Do not reuse the camshaft phaser and sprocket washers. New washers must be installed.
Install 2 new washers.
2. NOTE: Do not tighten the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts at this time. The bolts will be tightened during the timing drive component installation procedure.
Install the intake and exhaust camshaft phaser and sprockets.
- Install the 2 bolts finger-tight.
3. Install the timing drive components. REFER to Timing Drive Components .