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11. Camshaft Drive Sprocket Removal



Camshaft Drive Sprocket Removal

^ Tools Required
- J 42065 Crank Hub Holding Tool
- J 42069 Timing Belt Alignment Kit
- J 42098 Crank Hub TORX Socket





1. Install the J 42065 and remove the crank hub TORX using the J 42098.
2. Remove the crankshaft drive gear bolt and discard.

Important: Some lobes on the camshafts may be under load from the lifters. Rotate the camshafts carefully until the camshafts are no longer under a load if applicable.

3. Install the kit tool J 42069-1, found within the J 42069, between the camshaft gear 1 and 2 to hold the camshaft gears in place while removing the bolt.
4. Install the kit tool J 42069-2, found with the J 42069, between the camshaft gear 3 and 4 to hold the camshaft gears in place while removing the bolt.





5. Loosen the timing belt tensioner.

Important: Do not rotate the crankshaft if the camshaft is not locked in place with 1-2 and 3-4 camshaft locks, J 42069 and J 42069-2.

Important: Do not rotate the camshafts unless the crankshaft is at 60 degrees BTDC or valves may contact the pistons.

6. Remove the timing belt.





7. Remove the camshaft gear bolts and discard.
8. Remove the camshaft gear washers.
9. Remove the J 42069 tools.
10. Remove the camshaft gears.
11. Remove the drive gear.