Camshaft Bearing Housing - Removal

REMOVAL

Special Tools:










1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the camshaft Camshaft - Removal

NOTE: If the hydraulic lifters are to be reused, identify their positions so that they can be reassembled into their original locations.

3. Remove the hydraulic lifter(s) (1).





4. Unlock and disconnect the oil temperature sensor electrical connector (1).
5. Disengage the oil temperature electrical connector from the bracket (2).





6. Unlock and disconnect the four variable valve timing actuator electrical connectors (5).
7. Install the (10259) (2) with four bolts (1) tightened to 9 Nm (80 in. lbs.).
8. Rotate the spring compressors (3) CCW until fully seated.






CAUTION: Do not invert the variable valve actuation assembly when it is removed from the engine. Oil will drain from the assembly and excessive engine cranking will be required to refill the assembly and start the engine.

9. Remove the ten bolts in the sequence shown.
10. Remove the variable valve timing actuation assembly, with the spring compressor attached, from the camshaft bearing housing.





11. Remove and discard the variable valve actuation assembly gasket (1).





12. Remove the bolt (2) and the oil level indicator tube (1).





13. Unlock and disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector (1).





14. Using the sequence shown, remove the ten camshaft bearing housing retaining bolts and the camshaft bearing housing.





15. Remove the camshaft bearing housing gasket (1).





16. If required, remove the mounting bolt (2) and Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor (1) from the camshaft bearing housing.





17. If required, remove the MultiAir actuator oil supply filter (2) from the camshaft bearing housing.