To remove the Camshaft, first, evacuate the air conditioning system, if so equipped, unplug the negative side of the battery, and drain the engine oil. Take out the valve lifters, engine cooling fan,
Fan Shroud,
Radiator grille, hood latch bracket, radiator,
A/C Condenser if one, and the
Water Pump. Subsequently, you need to take away the three Crankshaft Pulley bolts and the Crankshaft Pulley and upraise the vehicle. Remove the car's
Oil Pan, lower the car, and then remove the engine front cover. Remove the crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring, rotate the number one
Piston all the way up to top dead center (TDC) and line up the timing marks on the Camshaft and crankshaft sprockets. Take off the Camshaft sprocket bolts; then, remove the Camshaft sprocket as well as the Camshaft
Timing Chain; remove the Camshaft retainer plate and bolts with a t-30 torx socket; and remove the Camshaft. Ensure all components are in good condition and check for wear. Install the Camshaft back, install components taken off the front of the engine, raise the vehicle, and install fasteners to the Oil Pan before lowering the vehicle. Install the crankshaft balancer with the help of the balancer remover and installer (j 23523-f); install Water Pump, a/c condenser if equipped, radiator, hood latch bracket, radiator grille, engine cooling fan, and upper Fan Shroud. Return the valve lifters,
Intake Manifold, valve
Rocker Arms, and push valve rods, connect the battery negative cable, and change engine oil filter.