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Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Replacement - Right



Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Replacement - Right Side

Tools Required

J 44212 Camshaft Holding Tool


Removal Procedure

1. Remove the right secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Replacement - Right Side (Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Replacement - Right) .
2. Remove the right camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side (Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side) .




3. Ensure both camshaft sprocket drive pins are at the top of their rotation.




Caution: Refer to Camshaft Holding Tool Caution .
4. Install the J 44212 over the camshafts.




5. Remove the mechanics wire (1) supporting the right secondary camshaft drive chain shoe (3).
6. Remove the engine front cover bolt (2) from the front of the engine.




7. Remove the right secondary camshaft drive chain shoe access plug (1) located in the cylinder head. Ensure the O-ring seal remains attached to the access plug.




8. Remove the right secondary camshaft drive chain shoe bolt.




9. Remove the right secondary camshaft drive chain shoe.
10. Clean and inspect the camshaft timing drive components. Refer to Camshaft Timing Drive Components Cleaning and Inspection () .



Installation Procedure





1. Position the right secondary camshaft drive chain shoe in through the front cover area.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

2. Install the right secondary camshaft drive chain shoe bolt.

Tighten the secondary camshaft drive chain shoe bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).





3. Install the right secondary camshaft drive chain shoe access plug (1) located in the cylinder head. Ensure the O-ring seal is attached to the access plug.

Tighten the secondary camshaft drive chain shoe access plug to 4.5 N.m (40 lb in).

4. Install the right secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Replacement - Right Side (Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Replacement - Right) .




5. Remove the J 44212 from the camshafts.
6. Install the right camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side (Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side) .


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