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Engine - Exhaust Camshaft LH
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
Installation
1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Set the engine compartment cover to the service access
position.
3. Disconnect the batt ery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
4. Remove Exhaust Camshaft Sp rocket. Refer to Operation
12.65.74.
5. Remove the camshaft locking tool 303 - 530 (fitted for
previous operation).
6. Remove the camshaft.
1. Remove the bolts which secure the camshaft caps; loosen them evenly, in stages.
2. Remove the camshaft caps. Note their orientation and
markings - each is marked with its position (a
number) and orientation (an arrow).
3. Remove the camshaft from the engine.
7. Clean and inspect all relevant components.
1. Apply oil (EP - 90) to the cams haft and bearing surfaces, as
follows:
To the upper face of each be aring surface (two places) in
the cylinder head.
To the upper face of each be aring surface (two places) in
each bearing cap.
On the cam lobes ONLY, not on the base circle area.
2. Refit the camshaft.
1. Fit the camshaft to position in the cylinder head, with the timing flats uppermost.
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Engine - Exhaust Camshaft RH
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
Installation
1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Set the engine compartment cover to the service access
position.
3. Disconnect the batt ery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
4. Remove Exhaust Camshaft Sp rocket. Refer to Operation
12.65.73.
5. Remove the camshaft locking tool 303 - 530 (fitted for
previous operation).
6. Remove the camshaft.
1. Remove the bolts which secure the camshaft caps; loosen them evenly, in stages.
2. Remove the camshaft caps. Note their orientation and
markings - each is marked with its position (a
number) and orientation (an arrow).
3. Remove the camshaft from the engine.
7. Clean and inspect all relevant components.
1. Apply oil (EP - 90) to the cams haft and bearing surfaces, as
follows:
To the upper face of each be aring surface (two places) in
the cylinder head.
To the upper face of each be aring surface (two places) in
each bearing cap.
On the cam lobes ONLY, not on the base circle area.
2. Refit the camshaft.
1. Fit the camshaft to position in the cylinder head, with the timing flats uppermost.
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Engine - Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket LH4.0L NA V8 - AJ27
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
Special Tool(s)
Camshaft setting
303-530
Crankshaft setting
303-531
Timing chain tensioning
303-532
1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Disconnect the batt ery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
3. Remove the Cam Cover from Ba nk 2. Refer to Operation
12.29.43.
4. Raise the vehicle on a ramp.
5. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
1. Remove the bolt which secures the crankshaft position sensor to the flywheel housing.
Remove the sensor and allow it to hang free under the
engine.
2. Remove the access grommet (for torque converter bolts) from the housing.
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6. Rotate the crankshaft until the triangular arrow indent on
the drive plate is visible thro ugh the access hole; confirm
that the timing flat on ea ch camshaft is uppermost.
7. Install the crankshaft setting peg 303-531 to the crankshaft
position sensor location.
1. Install the crankshaft setting peg 303-531.
Position the crankshaft so that the setting peg engages
fully into the timing slot.
2. Install and tighten the bolt to secure the setting peg.
8. Lower the vehicle on the ramp.
9. Install the camshaft locking tool 303-530 to Bank 2 camshafts,
aligning the shafts sl ightly as necessary.
10. CAUTION: Use a length of steel strip that will not fall
into the timing cover.
Protect the upper face of the ti ming cover from scratches, when
removing the bolt which secures the sprocket.
1. Place a flat piece of stee l strip along the timing cover
horizontal jointing face, adjacent to the exhaust
camshaft sprocket.
2. Secure the steel strip in place with adhesive tape.
11. A ball-ended hexagon drive bit is required to remove the
sprocket securing bolt. A suitable tool is available from Snap On as (FABLM10E) Long Series 10mm AF.
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4. Remove the tape and steel stri p from the timing cover upper
face. Wipe any residue of tape from the joint face.
5. Remove the camshaft locking tool.
6. Install the Cam Cover to Bank 2. Refer to Operation 12.29.43.
7. Raise the vehicle on the ramp.
8. Remove the crankshaft setting tool 303-531.
9. Install the crankshaft position sensor.
1. Install the sensor to the flywheel housing and fit the
securing bolt. Tighten to 8-12 Nm.
2. Install the access grommet to the housing.
10. Lower the ramp.
11. Remove the paint protection sheets and close the engine
compartment cover.
12. Connect the battery and in stall the battery cover.
Refer to the Battery Reconnection Procedure 86.15.15.
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Engine - Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket LH4.0L SC V8 - AJ26/3.2L NA V8 -
AJ26
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
Special Tool(s)
Camshaft setting
303-530
Crankshaft setting
303-531
Timing chain tensioning
303-532
1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Disconnect the batt ery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
3. Remove the Cam Cover from Ba nk 2. Refer to Operation
12.29.43.
4. Raise the vehicle on a ramp.
5. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
1. Remove the bolt which secures the crankshaft position sensor to the flywheel housing.
Remove the sensor and allow it to hang free under the
engine.
2. Remove the access grommet (for torque converter bolts) from the housing.
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6. Rotate the crankshaft until the triangular arrow indent on
the drive plate is visible thro ugh the access hole; confirm
that the timing flat on ea ch camshaft is uppermost.
7. Install the crankshaft setting peg 303-531 to the crankshaft
position sensor location.
1. Install the crankshaft setting peg 303-531.
Position the crankshaft so that the setting peg engages
fully into the timing slot.
2. Install and tighten the bolt to secure the setting peg.
8. Lower the vehicle on the ramp.
9. Install the camshaft locking tool 303-530 to Bank 2 camshafts,
aligning the shafts sl ightly as necessary.
10. CAUTION: Use a length of steel strip that will not fall
into the timing cover.
Protect the upper face of the ti ming cover from scratches, when
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Installation
removing the bolt which secures the sprocket. 1. Place a flat piece of stee l strip along the timing cover
horizontal jointing face, adjacent to the exhaust
camshaft sprocket.
2. Secure the steel strip in place with adhesive tape.
11. A ball-ended hexagon drive bit is required to remove the
sprocket securing bolt. A suitable tool is available from Snap On as (FABLM10E) Long Series 10mm AF.
12. Remove the bolt which secures the sprocket to the exhaust
camshaft.
Move the sprocket forward from the camshaft boss.
Remove the sprocket and leav e the chain resting on the
cylinder head.
13. Clean and inspect all relevant components.
1. Push the tensioner piston into the body to provide clearance
for installing. Tensioner fitted to cylinder head.
1. Insert a thin rigid wire th rough the hole in the end of
the tensioner piston to displace the ball from the non-
return valve seat.
2. With the wire in position, press the piston fully into the tensioner body.
Remove the wire.
2. Install the sprocket to the secondary chain.
1. With the sprocket installe d to the chain, temporarily
position the sprocket onto the camshaft.
2. Adjust the position of the sprocket within the chain to
allow the chain tensioning tool 303-532 to be
approximately vertical, as shown.