Camshaft Sprockets - Removal

CAMSHAFT SPROCKETS










CAUTION: The 3.5L engine is NOT a free-wheeling design. Therefore, care should be taken not to rotate the camshafts or crankshaft with the timing belt removed.

NOTE: The camshaft timing gears are keyed to the camshaft.

1. Remove timing belt Timing Belt & Sprockets - Removal.
2. Hold the right camshaft sprocket with a 36 mm (1 7/16 in.) box end wrench so that the timing mark (2) does not move while removing the retaining bolt.
3. Loosen and remove the camshaft gear retaining bolt and washer. The right bolt is 213 mm (8 3/8 in.) long.

NOTE: The camshaft timing gears are keyed to the camshaft.

4. Remove the right camshaft sprocket.










5. Hold the left camshaft sprocket with a 36 mm (1 7/16 in.) box end wrench so that the timing mark (1) does not move while removing the retaining bolt.
6. Loosen the left camshaft gear retaining bolt.





7. Remove the grill closure panels (1).





8. Loosen the upper radiator mounting bolts (1) and (2).
9. Reposition the radiator/condenser forward and remove the left camshaft gear retaining bolt and washer. The left bolt is 255 mm (10.0 in.) long.

NOTE: The camshaft timing gears are keyed to the camshaft.

10. Remove the left camshaft sprocket.