Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

^ Tools Required
- J37868 Oil Gallery Plug Installer

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.





2. Remove the camshaft housing.
Refer to "Intake Camshaft, Housing and Lifter Replacement" in Camshaft, Engine for the intake camshaft housing.
Refer to "Exhaust Camshaft, Housing and Lifter Replacement" in Camshaft, Engine for the exhaust camshaft housing.
3. Disassemble the oil gallery plug as follows:
3.1. Using a 8.33-mm (21/64-inch) bit, drill the oil gallery plug.
3.2. With a 10.0-mm (0.3937-inch) bottoming tap, thread the plug.
3.3. Install a 10.0-mm bolt into the plug and pull the plug out.
4. Clean the oil gallery plug hole.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Assemble the oil gallery plug with the J37868.





2. Install the camshaft housing.
Refer to "Intake Camshaft, Housing and Lifter Replacement" in Camshaft, Engine for the intake camshaft housing.
Refer to "Exhaust Camshaft, Housing and Lifter Replacement" in Camshaft, Engine for the exhaust camshaft housing.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Connect the negative battery cable.
^ Tighten the bolt to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).