Tools Required

1. Remove the left camshaft cover ignition coil ground strap bolt.
2. Remove the left cylinder head ignition coil ground strap bolt.
3. Remove the left ignition coil ground strap.



4. Align the crankshaft to top dead center (TDC) using the J 39946 .
5. Remove the end cap from the intake camshaft.



6. Remove the water pump drive pulley from the intake camshaft using the J 38825 .



7. Remove the camshaft seal screws.




Important: DO NOT reuse the camshaft seal.

8. Slide the seal off the end of the camshaft.



9. Loosen the camshaft cover bolts.
10. Remove and discard the camshaft cover grommets and camshaft cover bolts if they are serviced with the grommet.



11. Lift up the front of the cover approximately 250 mm (10 in).



12. Swing the front of the cover over the intake manifold while sliding the entire cover over the end of the camshaft.
13. The camshaft cover seals, perimeter and sparkplug, should be reused unless they are damaged or if the perimeter seal is pulled from its groove during removal.



14. Install the J 44212 to the left cylinder head camshafts.