Camshaft Replacement

Camshaft Replacement

Special Tools
* EN 46330 Timing Belt Tensioner Retaining Pin
* EN 46330 Angle Meter

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement Radiator Support Replacement
2. Remove the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Replacement
3. Remove the Timing Chain, Camshaft Position Actuator, and Solenoid Valve. Refer to Timing Chain, Crankshaft Sprocket, Camshaft Position Actuator, and Solenoid Valve Replacement Service and Repair




4. Remove the camshaft retainer bolts (204) and retainer (203).





Caution: All camshaft journals are the same diameter, so care must be used in removing or installing the camshaft to avoid damage to the camshaft bearings.

5. Install a bolt into the camshaft.
6. Using the bolt as a handle, carefully rotate and pull the camshaft out of the engine block.
7. Clean and inspect the camshaft and bearings. Refer to Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection 40. Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection.

Installation Procedure





Note: If camshaft replacement is required, the valve lifters must also be replaced.

1. Lubricate the camshaft journals and the bearings with clean engine oil.

Caution: All camshaft journals are the same diameter, so care must be used in removing or installing the camshaft to avoid damage to the camshaft bearings.

2. Using the bolt as a handle, carefully install the camshaft into the engine block.
3. Remove the bolt from the front of the camshaft.





Note: Install the retainer with the sealing gasket facing the engine block.

The gasket surface on the engine block should be clean and free of dirt and/or debris.

4. Install the camshaft retainer (203) and bolts (204).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

5. Tighten the camshaft retainer bolts.

* Tighten the first design hex head bolts (3) to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
* Tighten the second design TORX(R) head bolts (4) to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).

6. Install the Timing Chain, Camshaft Position Actuator, and Solenoid Valve. Refer to Timing Chain, Crankshaft Sprocket, Camshaft Position Actuator, and Solenoid Valve Replacement Service and Repair
7. Install the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Replacement.
8. Install the radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement Radiator Support Replacement.