Camshaft Phaser and Sprocket - LH
Camshaft Phaser and Sprocket - LH
Removal
1. Remove the LH camshaft rocker arm assemblies. For additional information, refer to Rocker Arm Rocker Arm.
2. Remove the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components Removal and Replacement.
3. NOTICE: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.
NOTICE: Only use hand tools to remove the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft phaser and sprocket.
Using a 26 mm (1.023 in) wrench on the flats of the camshaft to secure the camshaft, remove the 3 LH camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts and the camshaft phaser and sprocket.
- Discard the 3 camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts.
4. Remove and discard the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) system oil filter.
Installation
1. Install a new VCT system oil filter with the open end facing the front of the engine.
2. NOTICE: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.
Position the camshaft phaser and sprocket with the alignment pin in the alignment slot of the camshaft and install 3 new camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts finger-tight.
3. NOTICE: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.
NOTICE: Only use hand tools to install the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft phaser and sprocket.
Using a 26 mm (1.023 in) wrench on the flats of the camshaft to secure the camshaft, tighten the 3 new LH camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
4. Install the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components Removal and Replacement.
5. Install the LH camshaft rocker arm assemblies. For additional information, refer to Rocker Arm Rocker Arm.