Camshaft: Service and Repair

1. On models equipped with radio coded theft protection system, refer to Vehicle Damage Warnings for system disarming and arming procedures. On models equipped with airbag system, refer to Technician Safety Information for system disarming and arming procedures.
2. Remove camshaft driven sprocket as described under Timing Belt.
3. Remove rocker arm assembly.
4. Carefully lift camshaft assembly from engine.
5. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Lubricate camshaft assembly prior to installation.
b. Tighten each bearing cap bolt two turns at a time in a criss-cross fashion starting with center two caps and working outward, tighten to specification.
c. After camshaft and rocker arms are installed, install new camshaft seal with spring side (open side) facing in, using suitable seal installation tool.
d. Adjust timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt.
6. On models equipped with radio coded theft protection system, refer to Vehicle Damage Warnings for system disarming and arming procedures. On models equipped with airbag system, refer to Technician Safety Information for system disarming and arming procedures.