Camshaft Replacement
Camshaft ReplacementFRONT
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped), then write down the audio presets.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
3. Remove the battery and battery tray.
4. Drain the engine coolant.
5. Remove the upper radiator hose.
6. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve.
7. Remove the timing belt.
8. Remove the rocker arm assembly.
9. Remove the front camshaft pulley.
10. Remove the thrust cover (A), then remove the camshaft (B).
11. Install the camshaft in the reverse order of removal. Always use a new O-ring (C). Apply new engine oil to the journals and cam lobes.
12. Apply new engine oil to the threads of the camshaft pulley mounting bolt, then install the front camshaft pulley.
13. Install the rocker arm assembly, then torque the mounting bolts.
14. Install the timing belt.
15. Adjust the valve clearance.
16. Install the EGR valve, then install the upper radiator hose.
17. Install the battery and battery tray. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals, then assemble them and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
18. Fill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed air from the cooling system.
19. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern lean procedure.
20. Do the powertrain control module (PCM) idle learn procedure and the power window control unit reset procedure.
21. Enter the anti-theft codes for audio the system and the navigation system (if equipped), then enter the audio presets.
22. Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).
REAR
1. Remove the two nuts securing the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve joint.
2. Remove the brake lines from the master cylinder.
3. Remove the timing belt.
4. Remove the rocker arm assembly.
5. Remove the rear camshaft pulley.
6. Remove the thrust cover (A), then remove the camshaft (B).
7. Install the camshaft in the reverse order of removal. Always use a new O-ring (C). Apply new engine oil to the journals and cam lobes.
8. Apply new engine oil to the threads of the camshaft pulley mounting bolt, then install the rear camshaft pulley.
9. Install the rocker arm assembly, then torque the mounting bolts.
10. Install the timing belt.
11. Adjust the valve clearance.
12. Install the brake lines and do the brake system bleeding procedure. Brake Bleeding
13. Install the EVAP canister purge valve joint.
14. Do the CKP pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure.