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Special Tools

J 44212 Camshaft Holding Tool

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the left secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Replacement - Left Side.
  2. Remove the left camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side.

  3. Object Number: 517149  Size: SH
  4. Ensure both camshaft sprocket drive pins are at the top of their rotation.
  5. Warning: Refer to Camshaft Holding Tool Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 650538  Size: SH
  6. Install the J 44212 over the camshafts.
  7. Caution: Refer to Torque Reaction Against Timing Drive Chain Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 749356  Size: SH
  8. Use an open end wrench on the hex cast into the camshaft in order to prevent the camshaft from rotating when removing the camshaft sprocket bolt.

  9. Object Number: 650547  Size: SH
  10. Remove the left intake camshaft sprocket bolt.
  11. Slide the left intake camshaft sprocket off of the camshaft and remove the left secondary drive chain from the camshaft sprocket teeth.

  12. Object Number: 748194  Size: SH
  13. Remove the left secondary camshaft drive chain shoe access plug (3) located in the cylinder head. Ensure the O-ring seal remains attached to the access plug.

  14. Object Number: 685364  Size: SH
  15. Remove the left secondary camshaft drive chain shoe bolt.

  16. Object Number: 685367  Size: SH
  17. Remove the left secondary camshaft drive chain shoe.
  18. Clean and inspect the camshaft timing drive components. Refer to Camshaft Timing Drive Components Cleaning and Inspection.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 685367  Size: SH
  1. Position the left secondary camshaft drive chain shoe in through the top of the cylinder head.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 685364  Size: SH
  3. Install the left secondary camshaft drive chain shoe bolt.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the secondary camshaft drive chain shoe bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 748194  Size: SH
  5. Install the left secondary camshaft drive chain shoe access plug (3) located in the cylinder head. Ensure the O-ring seal is attached to the access plug.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the secondary camshaft drive chain shoe access plug to 4.5 N·m (40 lb in).


    Object Number: 517149  Size: SH
  7. Install the left intake camshaft sprocket into the left secondary camshaft drive chain.
  8. Install the left intake camshaft sprocket onto the camshaft. The camshaft sprocket notch marked LI (left intake) engages the intake camshaft pin.
  9. Caution: Refer to Torque Reaction Against Timing Drive Chain Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 749356  Size: SH
  10. Use an open end wrench on the hex cast into the camshaft in order to prevent the camshaft from rotating when tightening the camshaft sprocket bolt.

  11. Object Number: 650547  Size: SH
  12. Install the left intake camshaft sprocket bolt.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt to 120 N·m (89 lb ft).


    Object Number: 650538  Size: SH
  14. Remove the J 44212 from the camshafts.
  15. Install the left camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side.
  16. Install the left secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Replacement - Left Side.