Exhaust Camshaft and Lifter Replacement

Exhaust Camshaft and Lifter Replacement

Tools Required

J 43655 Sprocket Holding Tool

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the camshaft cover.




2. Remove the upper timing chain guide.




3. Install the J 43655.




4. Remove both the intake and the exhaust camshaft sprocket bolts and discard.
5. Slide the camshaft sprockets forward.




6. Mark the bearing caps to ensure that the bearing caps are installed in the original position.

Important: Remove each bolt on each cap one turn at a time until there is no spring tension on the camshaft.

7. Remove the bearing caps.
8. Remove the exhaust camshaft.




9. Remove the camshaft roller followers.




10. Remove the hydraulic element lash adjusters.

Installation Procedure




1. Lubricate the valve tips.




2. Install the hydraulic element lash adjusters.




3. Install the camshaft roller followers.




4. Ensure that the alignment notches are aligned with the camshaft sprocket.




5. Install the exhaust camshaft.
6. Install the camshaft bearing caps.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

7. Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts in increments of 3 turns until they are seated.

Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

8. Install camshaft sprockets onto the camshafts.
9. Hand tighten NEW camshaft sprocket bolts.
10. Remove the J 43655.




11. Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 85 N.m (63 lb ft) plus 30 degrees.




12. Install the upper timing chain guide.

Tighten the upper timing chain guide to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

13. Install the camshaft cover.