Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket

Camshaft Phaser and Sprocket

Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Remove the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components Removal and Replacement.

3. NOTICE: Do not allow the camshaft to rotate from the neutral position while removing the camshaft phaser and sprocket or damage to the engine may occur.

NOTE: Install a 3/8-in ratchet and extension into the D-slot on the rear of the LH intake camshaft to hold the camshaft in place for removal of the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts.

Remove the 3 bolts and the LH camshaft phaser and sprocket.

- Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).





4. NOTICE: Do not allow the camshaft to rotate from the neutral position while removing the camshaft phaser and sprocket or damage to the engine may occur.

NOTE: Install a 3/8-in ratchet and extension into the D-slot on the rear of the RH intake camshaft to hold the camshaft in place for removal of the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts.

Remove the 3 bolts and the RH camshaft phaser and sprocket.

- Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).





5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.