19. Camshaft Cover Removal - Left Side

Camshaft Cover Removal - Left
Tools Required
^ J38825 Power Steering and Water Pump Pulley Remover
^ J39946 Crankshaft Socket - 4.0L and 4.6L
^ J44212 Camshaft Holding Tool





1. Remove the left camshaft cover ignition coil ground strap bolt.
2. Remove the left cylinder head ignition coil ground strap bolt.
3. Remove the left ignition coil ground strap.





4. Align the crankshaft to top dead center (TDC) using the J39946.
5. Remove the end cap from the intake camshaft.





6. Remove the water pump drive pulley from the intake camshaft using the J38825.





7. Remove the camshaft seal screws.





8. Important: DO NOT reuse the camshaft seal.

Slide the seal off the end of the camshaft.





9. Loosen the camshaft cover bolts.





10. Lift up the front of the cover approximately 250 mm (10 inch).





11. Swing the front of the cover over the intake manifold while sliding the entire cover over the end of the camshaft.
12. The camshaft cover seals, perimeter and sparkplug, should be reused unless they are damaged or if the perimeter seal is pulled from its groove during removal.





13. Install the J44212 to the left cylinder head camshafts.