FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Procedures

STANDARD PROCEDURE - CHECKING CAMSHAFT POSITION
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove engine cover.

WARNING: (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM WARNING)

3. Remove injectors.
4. Clean injectors and recesses.
5. Remove cylinder head cover.

NOTE: Rotate engine at crankshaft only. DO NOT crank engine at the camshaft and DO NOT rotate the engine backward.

6. Position piston of cylinder #1 to ignition TDC.





7. Insert the locking pin (special tool #8929) through first camshaft bearing cap into the hole in the left inlet camshaft sprocket (Fig. 19).

NOTE: The two markings in the inlet camshaft sprockets must be positioned opposite and markings of camshaft and camshaft bearing cap must be aligned. If not, perform basic position of camshafts.

8. Remove locking pin from camshaft bearing cap hole.
9. Install cylinder head cover.
10. Install injectors.

WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT STAND IN A DIRECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR HANDS NEAR THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO NO WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING.

11. Start the engine and inspect for leaks.