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Intake Camshaft and Lifter Replacement



Intake Camshaft and Lifter Replacement

Tools Required

J 43655 Camshaft Sprocket Holding Tool

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the camshaft cover.




2. Remove the upper timing chain guide.




3. Install the J43655.




4. Remove both the intake and exhaust camshaft sprocket bolts and discard.
5. Slide the camshaft sprockets forward.




6. Mark caps to ensure they are installed in the original position.

Important: Remove each bolt on each cap one turn at a time until there is no spring tension on the camshaft.

7. Remove the caps.
8. Remove the intake camshaft.




9. Remove the camshaft roller followers.




10. Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters.

Installation Procedure




1. Lubricate the valve tips.




2. Install the hydraulic lash adjusters.




3. Install the camshaft roller followers.




4. Ensure that the alignment notches are aligned with the camshaft sprocket.




5. Install the intake camshaft.
6. Install the camshaft caps.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

7. Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts in increments of 3 turns until they are seated.

Tighten the camshaft cap bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




8. Apply a 3.5 mm (0.138 in) bead of sealant to the rear intake camshaft bearing cap.
9. Install the rear intake camshaft cap bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

10. Install camshaft sprockets onto the camshafts.
11. Hand tighten NEW camshaft sprocket bolts.
12. Remove the J43655.




13. Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 85 N.m (63 lb ft) plus 30 degrees.




14. Install the upper timing chain guide.

Tighten the upper timing chain guide to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

15. Install the camshaft cover.