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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






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.

1. 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.
2. 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.





3. Remove the camshaft gear bolts and discard.
4. Remove the camshaft gear washers.
5. Remove the camshaft gears.
6. Remove the J 42069 tools and rotate the crank 60 degrees BTDC to ensure that the valves do not contact the pistons.
7. Install the J 42065 and remove the crank hub TORX using the J42098.
8. Remove the crankshaft drive gear bolt and discard.
9. Remove the drive gear.