How to Remove the Left Camshaft on 2004 Dodge Durango?

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Before removing the left camshaft, make certain the timing chain has been taken out so that the camshafts and crankshaft are not turned on their own. Removing the cam sprocket, timing chains or camshaft using Special Tool 8379 will stop the tensioner ratchet from getting too far. Start by taking off the cylinder head cover and setting the engine to TDC for cylinder No. 1, making sure the camshaft sprocket V6 marks are at 12 o'clock. Mark one chain on the secondary timing chain on each side of the V6, as this will guide setup later on. Do not try to remove the target wheel to avoid hurting it. Relax the camshaft sprocket tightening bolt, but don't remove it, so the chain tensioners remain held. Place Special Tool 8379 between the chain strands and use a light tap to keep the chain pressed up against the tensioner arm and guide. Hold the camshaft in place with Special Tool 8428 and while doing so, remove the sprocket bolt and sprocket. Next, rotate the camshaft 5° clockwise until its position is neutral. Ease off the bolts holding down the camshaft bearing caps, using small increments so that you do not harm them by striking or stamping. Mark the rockers and then take out the camshaft along with its bearing caps after that. To install, coat the camshaft journals with clean oil and place the left camshaft sprocket dowel near the 1 o'clock position for simpler bearing cap attachment. Put the camshaft into the cylinder head, secure the bearing cap retaining bolts with your hands in order from front to rear and tighten them in half turn steps beginning at the middle cap. Hold and tighten the bearing cap retaining bolts to 11 Nm (100 in. lbs.), set the camshaft drive gear on the marked chain and use Tool 8428 to turn the camshaft until the sprocket dowel positions itself in the sprocket slot. After putting in the sprocket, yet before tightening the bolt, get rid of any extra oil on it, so you do not cause over-tightening. After removing the timing chain wedge, use Special Tool 6958 and adapter pins 8346 to tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt to 122 Nm (90 ft. lbs.).

OEM 2004 Dodge Durango Camshaft

5 Camshafts found

2004 Dodge Durango Camshaft Part Number: 53022064AA

2004 Dodge Durango Camshaft Part Number: 53021159AE

2004 Dodge Durango Camshaft Part Number: 53021160AE

2004 Dodge Durango Camshaft Part Number: 53021203AC

2004 Dodge Durango Camshaft Part Number: 53021204AC

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