Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods: Service and Repair

Camshaft - RH





Special Tool(s)

Removal
1. Remove the camshaft roller followers.
2. Remove the RH hydraulic camshaft tensioner.




3. CAUTION: The right-hand camshaft sprocket bolt is a left-hand threaded bolt.

Using the special tool, remove the bolt and the camshaft sprocket.





4. NOTE: Mark the position of the camshaft bearing caps so they can be installed in the original position.

Remove the bolts in the sequence shown and remove the camshaft bearing caps and the oil supply tube.





5. Remove the camshaft.

Installation





1. NOTE: Lubricate the parts with clean engine oil before installing.

Install the camshaft.

RH:

2. NOTE: The camshaft bearing caps must be installed in their original position. After installing the bolts, check the camshaft for free rotation.

Position the oil supply tube, the camshaft bearing caps, and the bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in two stages:
^ Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).
^ Stage 2: Tighten the bolts to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).
3. The camshaft must be re-timed.
4. Install the camshaft roller followers.