Camshaft Replacement (J35Z3 Engine)

Camshaft Replacement

Front

1. Do the battery removal procedure. Removal and Replacement

2. Drain the engine coolant. Service and Repair

3. Disconnect the radiator hoses (A).

4. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve. Service and Repair






5. Remove the EGR valve stud bolts (A).

6. Remove the timing belt. Timing Belt Removal (J35Z3 Engine)

7. Remove the rocker arm assembly. Rocker Arm Assembly Removal (J35Z3 Engine)

8. Remove the front camshaft pulley.






9. Remove the thrust cover (A), then remove the front camshaft (B).

10. Install the front camshaft in the reverse order of removal. Always use a new O-ring (C). Apply new engine oil to the journals and the cam lobes.

11. Apply new engine oil to the threads of the camshaft pulley mounting bolt, then install the front camshaft pulley. Camshaft, Rocker Arm Assembly, Camshaft Seal, and Pulley Installation (J35Z3 Engine)

12. Install the rocker arm assembly, then tighten the mounting bolts. Camshaft, Rocker Arm Assembly, Camshaft Seal, and Pulley Installation (J35Z3 Engine)

13. Install the timing belt. Timing Belt Installation (J35Z3 Engine)

14. Adjust the valve clearance. Valve Clearance Adjustment (J35Z3 Engine)

15. Install the EGR valve stud bolts, then install the EGR valve. Service and Repair

16. Connect the radiator hoses.

17. Do the battery installation procedure. Removal and Replacement

18. Fill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater valve open. Service and Repair

19. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview






Rear

1. Relieve the fuel pressure. Service and Repair

2. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure. Procedures

3. Remove the under-hood fuse/relay box.

4. Drain the engine coolant. Testing and Inspection

5. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A), then disconnect the fuel feed hose (B). Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Removal

6. Disconnect the heater hoses (C) and remove the bracket (D).

7. Remove the timing belt. Timing Belt Removal (J35Z3 Engine)

8. Remove the rocker arm assembly. Rocker Arm Assembly Removal (J35Z3 Engine)

9. Remove the rear camshaft pulley.






10. Remove the thrust cover (A), then remove the rear camshaft (B).

11. Install the rear camshaft in the reverse order of removal. Always use a new O-ring (C). Apply new engine oil to the journals and cam lobes.

12. Apply new engine oil to the threads of the camshaft pulley mounting bolt, then install the rear camshaft pulley. Camshaft, Rocker Arm Assembly, Camshaft Seal, and Pulley Installation (J35Z3 Engine)

13. Install the rocker arm assembly, then tighten the mounting bolts. Camshaft, Rocker Arm Assembly, Camshaft Seal, and Pulley Installation (J35Z3 Engine)

14. Install the timing belt. Timing Belt Installation (J35Z3 Engine)

15. Adjust the valve clearance. Valve Clearance Adjustment (J35Z3 Engine)

16. Connect the heater hoses and install the bracket.

17. Connect the fuel feed hose, Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Installation then install the quick-connect fitting cover.

18. Install the under-hood fuse/relay box.

19. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure. Procedures

20. Inspect for fuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) (do not operate the starter) so the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds and pressurizes the fuel line. Repeat this operation three times, then check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line.

21. Fill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater valve open. Service and Repair

22. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview