Contents: 2.6L Engine Camshaft ⤓ Parts that are removed during the…⤓ Camshaft (3.0) ⤓ When assembling, install the shafts…⤓ Camshaft (3.5L) ⤓ Camshaft (3.5L) ⤓ Engines 2.0 and 2.4 l ⤓ 2.6L engines ⤓ 3.0L Engines ⤓ 3.5L engines ⤓
2.6L Engine Camshaft
1. Cork; 2, 8, 9, 10. Bolt; 3. Washer; 4. Seal; 5. Lid; 6. Gasket; 7. Spool; 11. Rollers and rockers; 12. Seal; 13. Camshaft
Parts that are removed during the preliminary stage of dismantling the camshaft
1. Asterisk; 2, 5. Rack; 3. Bracket; 4, 8. Seal; 6. Asterisk; 7. Back belt cover
Camshaft (3.0)
1. Lid; 2. Gasket; 3. Transition section; 4, 8. Seal; 5. Ring; 6. Rollers with rocker arms; 7. Hydraulic pusher; 9. Rear oil seal; 10. Camshaft
When assembling, install the shafts with rocker arms according to the arrow (3.0 l engine)
1, 3. Arrows on the camshaft journal covers; 2. Arrows on the cylinder head; 4. To the belt
Camshaft (3.5L)
1. Cover plate; 2. Ignition coil; 3. Spark plug wires; 4. Lid; 5. Asterisk; 6. Seals; 7. Seal lip; 8. Gasket; 9. Places to apply sealant
Camshaft (3.5L)
1. Camshaft sensor holder; 2. Rear oil seal (since 1993); 3. Front oil seal; 4–8. Neck caps; 9. Camshaft; 10. Rocker; 11. Hydraulic pusher
Engines 2.0 and 2.4 l
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery from ground.
2. Remove the ignition distributor.
3. Remove the cylinder head cover and timing belt.
4. Remove the rocker arms with the rollers.
5. Remove the camshaft and check its condition.
Installation
1. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
2. When assembling, lubricate the camshaft journals.
3. Tighten the cover bolts to 20 Nm.
2.6L engines
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery from ground.
2. Remove the ignition distributor.
3. Remove the cylinder head cover.
4. Remove the rocker arms with the rollers.
5. Remove the camshaft sprocket with the chain, secure the chain with wire to the sprocket and install it on the lower struts.
6. Loosen the bolts and remove the rear support journal cover.
7. Remove the camshaft and check its condition.
Installation
1. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
2. When assembling, lubricate the camshaft journals.
3. Before installation, lubricate the outer surface of the rear oil seal.
4. Tighten the cover bolts to 20 Nm.
5. Install the semicircular plug using 3M 8001 sealant.
3.0L Engines
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery from ground.
2. Remove the timing belt.

3. Remove the camshaft sprockets.
4. Remove the fan and generator struts and brackets.
5. Remove the cylinder head covers and gaskets.
6. Remove both camshaft oil seals.
7. Remove the distributor transition section and ring.
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8. After pressing the pushers with the MD998443–01 tool, remove the rocker arms with the rollers (see subsection 3.4.13).
9. Remove the camshaft and check its condition.
Installation
1. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
2. When assembling, lubricate the camshaft journals.
3. Before installation, lubricate the outer surface of the rear oil seal.
4. Tighten the bolts and nuts to the specified torques.
5. When installing, orient the shafts and rocker arms according to the arrows.
6. When pressing in the rear oil seal, place a 1.3–1.5 mm thick washer under the mandrel.
7. Lubricate the cylinder head cover with 3M ATD 8660 sealant in the indicated places.
3.5L engines
Removal
1. Remove the intake manifold.
2. Remove the timing belt.
3. Remove the valve covers, ignition coils and high-voltage wires.
4. Remove the 4 camshaft sprockets by holding the shaft with a wrench by the flats (not for the star!).
5. Remove the bearing journal covers in the order front–rear–N₂ –N–N3.
6. Remove the camshafts.
Installation
Orientation of camshafts
1. Right head; 2. About 45°; 3. About 65°; 4. About 100°; 5. Left head; 6. Pin
1. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

2. When assembling, install the camshafts according to the mark on the hexagonal journal, and arrange the pins according to the diagram provided.
3. Orient the neck covers according to the marks and arrange them according to the numbers.
4. Install covers 2, 3, 4 so that the marks on them coincide with the marks on the cylinder head. Tighten the bolts in 2-3 stages.
5. Replace all gaskets and seals.

6. Lubricate the cylinder head cover with 3M ATD 8660 sealant in the indicated places.
