How to Remove the Left Camshaft on 2006 Jeep Commander?

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Before removing the left camshaft, disconnect the timing chain so the camshafts and crankshaft are not spun without each other or severe damage to valves or pistons may result. When removing the cam sprocket, timing chains or camshaft, use Special Tool 8379 to avoid stretching the hydraulic tensioner ratchet ring. Take out the cylinder head cover, place the engine at TDC for cylinder No. 1 and ensure the camshaft sprocket has its V6 marks at the 12 o'clock position. Remember where you find the mark one link on the secondary timing chain before flipping the engine. Do not put pressure on the camshaft target wheel to keep it from being damaged. Make sure the timing chain tensioners are held securely as you back off the bolt that holds the camshaft sprocket. Insert Special Tool 8379 between the strands in the timing chain and gently tap it to secure the chain on the tensioner arm and guide. Hold the camshaft with Special Tool 8428 and remove the sprocket bolt and sprocket, then turn the camshaft 50 degrees clockwise for it to reach the middle position. Turn the retaining bolts of the camshaft bearing cap 1/2 turn at a time until every load is removed and be careful not to damage the caps. First, mark the rocker arms and once that's done, proceed to take out the bearing caps and camshaft. Before installation, cover the camshaft journals with clean oil and position the camshaft with the sprocket dowel just past 1 o'clock in order to install the bearing cap more easily. Place the camshaft in the cylinder head, hand-tighten the four bearing cap retaining bolts from the front to the rear row in succession, then tighten them in 1/2 turn steps starting from the middle bolt, torque every bolt to 11 Nm (100 inch lbs.). Make sure that the V6 mark from the camshaft gear sits in line with the two strike marks on the timing chain and then turn it by hand using Tool 8428 so the dowel in the sprocket fits the slot. Place the sprocket on the camshaft, making sure to clean Sal and the bolt before you tighten the holding bolt by hand. After removing Special Tool 8379, attach Special Tool 6958 with adapter pins 8346 and turn the camshaft sprocket retaining bolt to 122 Nm (90 ft. lbs .) before putting back the cylinder head cover.

OEM 2006 Jeep Commander Camshaft

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2006 Jeep Commander Camshaft Part Number: 53022065AB

2006 Jeep Commander Camshaft Part Number: 53021892AC

2006 Jeep Commander Camshaft Part Number: 53021159AE

2006 Jeep Commander Camshaft Part Number: 53021893AC

2006 Jeep Commander Camshaft Part Number: 53021160AE

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