Camshaft Synchronizer: Removal
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- Disconnect the camshaft position sensor (CMP) electrical connector.
- Remove the CMP sensor bolts and the CMP sensor.
- Disconnect the coolant bypass hose from the coolant pump outlet tube.
- Remove the 2 coolant pump outlet tube bolts and position aside the coolant outlet tube.
- Remove the accessory drive belt.
- Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise.
- Push the spring clip toward the belt tensioner to lock the accessory drive belt tensioner in place.
- Remove the 4 power steering pump bolts and position aside the power steering pump.
- Rotate the crankshaft until the No. 1 cylinder is at top dead center (TDC) of the compression stroke.
- Remove the camshaft synchronizer-to-engine front cover bolt.
- Remove the camshaft synchronizer.
- The oil pump driveshaft might not come out with the camshaft synchronizer. If so, retrieve the oil pump driveshaft before proceeding.
NOTE:
The bolt that is positioned under the power steering pressure tube fitting will remain with the pump.
CAUTION:
Do not turn the crankshaft or the camshaft after the No. 1 cylinder is at top dead center (TDC) of the compression stroke or the fuel system timing will be out of time with the engine and possibly cause engine damage.