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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2001 🢒 Aurora 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.0L 🢒 Camshaft Cover Removal - Left Side

Tools Required

    • J 38825 Power Steering and Water Pump Pulley Remover
    • J 39946 Crankshaft Socket - 4.0 L and 4.6 L
    • J 44212 Camshaft Holding Tool

    Object Number: 522687 Size: SH
  1. Align the crankshaft to TDC using the J 39946 .
  2. Remove the end cap from the intake camshaft.

    3. Object Number: 52984 Size: SH
  3. Remove the water pump drive pulley from the intake camshaft using the J 38825 .

    4. Object Number: 522688 Size: SH
  4. Remove the camshaft seal screws.

    5. Object Number: 522689 Size: SH

    Important: DO NOT reuse the camshaft seal.

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

    6. Object Number: 591911 Size: SH
  6. Loosen the camshaft cover bolts.
  7. Remove and discard the camshaft cover grommets and camshaft cover bolts if they are serviced with the grommet.

    8. Object Number: 609687 Size: SH
  8. Lift up the front of the cover approximately 250 mm (10 in).

    9. Object Number: 609689 Size: SH
  9. Swing the front of the cover over the intake manifold while sliding the entire cover over the end of the camshaft.
  10. 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.

    11. Object Number: 650538 Size: SH
  11. Install the J 44212 to the left cylinder head camshafts.