OEM 2002 Dodge Durango Camshaft

2002 Dodge Durango Camshaft Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to remove the Right Camshaft on 2002 Dodge Durango?

  A: Don't move the timing chain away from the camshaft or crankshaft while removing the right camshaft, to avoid causing harm to the valves or pistons. Always use tool 8350 when removing the cam sprocket, timing chains or camshaft so the hydraulic tensioner ratchet isn't overextended and needs a timing chain cover removal to be reset. Take out the cylinder covers and parking the engine at TDC in cylinder #1, so that the V8 marks on the camshaft sprockets are at noon. Mark one link on the secondary chain on both ends of the V8 mark on the camshaft's sprocket to help with installation. Be careful not to remove the camshaft sprocket retaining bolt, simply loosen it so it's still tight against the sprocket. Always secure the tensioners on the timing chain before taking out the cam pulleys to ensure they don't slip out and cause you to have to lift the timing cover. Use special tool 8350 to place between the timing chain and tuck it against the tensioner. Have someone help you as you remove the camshaft position sensor and then hold the sprocket with adjustable pliers before unbolting and removing the sprocket. Counter-clockwise turn the camshaft 45° so that you reach the neutral position, then release all load from the bearing caps by loosening the bolts 1/2 turn at a time. Flag the rocker arms with paint or tape before you remove the camshaft and then pull out the camshaft bearing caps and the camshaft. When installing, apply clean engine oil to the camshaft journals and place the right side camshaft so its sprocket dowel is very close to where the 10 o'clock arrow points. Put in the camshaft, secure it with the bearing cap retaining bolts, hand tighten them (then) use a torque wrench to tighten them in 1/2 turn increments starting from the inside out and make sure they have a torque of 11 Nm (100 in. lbs.). Place the camshaft drive gear against the V8 mark between the two chain links and spin the camshaft until the dowel from the drive gear lines up with the slot in the camshaft sprocket. Only then should you put the sprocket into place. After you've removed excess oil from the camshaft sprocket bolt, use your hands to tighten the retaining bolt. Remove special tool 8350 for the timing chain wedge, then tighten camshaft sprocket retaining bolt to 122 Nm (90 ft. lbs.) using special tool 6958 and adapters 8346. In the end, replace the camshaft position sensor and the cylinder head cover.