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Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods: Service and Repair



Camshaft Reluctor Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the engine front cover.
2. Remove the upper oil pan.

3. Notice: Do not use an impact driver to remove or install the oil pump driven gear nut. Use of an impact driver may shear the oil pump drive gear pin in the crankshaft.

While holding the secondary oil pump shaft with a hex driver, remove the oil pump driven gear nut.
4. Remove the oil pump driven gear.





5. Important: DO NOT remove the reluctor from the oil pump drive gear. The reluctor is timed to the gear and once removed the correct timing will be lost.

Remove the oil pump drive gear and crankshaft sensor reluctor.





6. Remove the camshaft reluctor screws.
7. Remove the camshaft reluctor.
8. Clean and inspect the camshaft reluctor for damage. Replace the reluctor if damage is found.

Installation Procedure





1. Position the camshaft reluctor to the camshaft gear.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the camshaft reluctor bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).





3. Important: Do not damage the teeth on the reluctor.

Install the oil pump drive gear and reluctor to the crankshaft.





4. Install the oil pump driven gear.

5. Notice: Do not use an impact driver to remove or install the oil pump driven gear nut. Use of an impact driver may shear the oil pump drive gear pin in the crankshaft.

While holding the secondary oil pump shaft with a hex driver, install the oil pump driven gear nut.
Tighten the nut to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the upper oil pan.
7. Install the engine front cover.