Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Exhaust Camshaft Disassembly and Assembly


DISASSEMBLY





1. Mount the hexagon wrench head portion of the camshaft in a vise.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the camshaft.





2. Insert a service bolt (A) into the service hole of the camshaft sub-gear.
3. Using a screwdriver, turn the sub-gear clockwise, and remove the service bolt (B).

NOTE: Service bolt (B) installed during exhaust camshaft removal.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the camshaft.





4. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.





5. Remove the following parts:
1. Wave washer
2. Camshaft sub-gear
3. Camshaft gear spring

ASSEMBLY





1. Mount the hexagon wrench head portion of the camshaft in a vise.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the camshaft.





2. Install the following parts:
1. Camshaft gear spring
2. Camshaft sub-gear
3. Wave washer

NOTE: Align the pins on the gears with the spring ends.





3. Using snap ring pliers, install the snap ring.





4. Insert a service bolt (A) into the service hole of the camshaft sub-gear.
5. Using a screwdriver, align the holes of the camshaft main gear and sub-gear by turning camshaft sub-gear clockwise, and install a service bolt (B).
Recommended service bolt:
Thread diameter 6 mm
Thread pitch 1.0 mm
Bolt length 16-20 mm (0.63-0.79 in.)

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the camshaft.