Camshaft, Engine: Removal: Removal

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Fig 1: Engine Cover - 2.4L

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Remove engine cover (1) by pulling upward.
Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Remove cylinder head cover . Refer to COVER(S), CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL .

Fig 2: Setting Engine To Top Dead Center
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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the frame cover portion of the right splash shield. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL .
Rotate engine to TDC (1).

Fig 3: Timing Chain Timing Marks
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Make sure camshaft timing marks (3) are in line with the cylinder head cover sealing surface.
Mark the chain link corresponding to timing marks (1) with a paint marker.

Fig 4: Tensioner Access Plug
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Remove timing tensioner plug (1) from front cover.

Fig 5: Tensioner Reset
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Insert small Allen wrench through timing tensioner plug hole and lift ratchet (2) upward to release the tensioner and push Allen wrench inward. Leave the Allen wrench installed during the remainder of this procedure.

Fig 6: Inserting Wedge 9701 Between Camshaft Phasers
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Insert Locking Wedge (special tool #9701, Wedge, Locking) (1) between camshaft phasers.

Fig 7: Seating Wedge Tool 9701
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Lightly tap Locking Wedge (special tool #9701, Wedge, Locking) (2) into place until it will no longer sink down.

Fig 8: Front Cam Cap Removal/Tightening Sequence
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NOTE:
Camshaft bearing caps should have been marked during engine manufacturing. For example, number one exhaust camshaft bearing is marked "E1>".

CAUTION:
DO NOT use a number stamp or a punch to mark camshaft bearing caps. Damage to bearing caps could occur.
Using a permanent ink or paint marker, identify location and position on each camshaft bearing cap.
Remove the front camshaft bearing cap.
Slowly remove the remaining intake and exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolts one turn at a time.

Fig 9: Raise Intake Cam
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Remove intake camshaft (1) by lifting the rear of the camshaft upward.

Fig 10: Roll Camshaft
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Rotate the camshaft while lifting out of the front bearing cradle.

Fig 11: Chain Removal
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Lift the timing chain (2) off the sprocket (1).
Remove exhaust camshaft.
Secure timing chain with wire so that it does fall into the timing chain cover.