Camshaft - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Remove engine cover (1) by pulling upward.




2. Disconnect negative cable from battery (1).




3. Disconnect coil electrical connectors (1).
4. Remove cylinder head coverCylinder Head Cover - Removal.




5. Raise vehicle.
6. Remove right splash shield.
7. Rotate engine to TDC (1).




8. Make sure camshaft timing marks (3) are aligned.
9. Mark the chain link corresponding to timing marks (1) with a paint marker.




10. Remove timing tensioner plug (1) from front cover.




11. Insert small allen wrench through timing tensioner plug hole and lift ratchet (2) upward to release the tensioner and push allen wrench inward. Leave the allen wrench installed during the remainder of this procedure.




12. Verify that camshaft timing marks (3) are facing each other as shown.
13. Mark the camshaft sprocket timing marks and the corresponding chain links (1) with a paint marker.




14. Insert wedge 9701 (1) between camshaft phasers.




15. Lightly tap Wedge 9701(2) into place until it will no longer sink down.




16. Remove the front camshaft bearing cap.
17. Slowly remove the remaining intake and exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolts one turn at a time.




18. Remove intake camshaft (1) by lifting the rear of the camshaft upward.




19. Rotate the camshaft while lifting out of the front bearing cradle.




20. Lift the timing chain (2) off the sprocket (1).
21. Remove exhaust camshaft.
22. Secure timing chain with wire so that it does fall into the timing chain cover.