OEM Dodge Caliber Camshaft

Dodge Caliber Camshaft Parts and Q&A

• Intake Camshaft
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  Q: How to Remove a Camshaft on Dodge Caliber?

  A:

  You should start by removing the engine cover by first pulling upward. Unhook the negative Battery Cable first and next unfasten the cylinder head cover. Make sure the vehicle is elevated and lifted and pull out the frame cover of the right splash shield. Rotate the engine so that the number 1 piston is pointing at the end of its travel and inspect that the camshaft timing marks are placed next to the cylinder head cover sealing surface. Write on the link where the timing marks are with a paint marker. After removing the timing tensioner plug, use a small allen wrench to go through the plug hole and lift the ratchet enough to get the tensioner to release. Gently fit Locking Wedge 9701 between the camshaft phasers and tap the front end of the wedge until it is firmly set. Make sure to label each camshaft bearing cap with permanent ink or paint where it is on the crankshaft, then unscrew the front camshaft bearing cap. Use a wrench to slowly take out each bolts connecting either intake or exhaust camshaft bearing cap one at a time. Raise the rear of the intake camshaft as you turn it to take it out from the front bearing cradle and then, with the Timing Chain raised, take off the exhaust camshaft. Next, use wire to hold the timing chain in place to keep it from entering the timing chain cover.
• Exhaust Camshaft
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  Q: How to Install a Camshaft on Dodge Caliber?

  A:

  Ensure that the cam cap is either number 1, number 2 or number 3, depending on the fit bearing you are using which should be numbered to match. Smear all camshaft bearings with clean oil and then connect the exhaust cam to the bearing journals in the cylinder head so the timing mark on the exhaust cam corresponds with the top of the head. After that, fit the Timing Chain around the exhaust cam sprocket, ensuring the marks on the sprocket and the marked/painted areas of the chain are lined up. With the rear of the intake camshaft raised, install the sprocket on the chain and match the marks on the cam sprocket, making sure these marks suit the mark on the chain. Upon alignment, place the intake camshaft in the journals. Ensure that the timing belts on the camshafts and the chain are all aligned and that all timing marks are parallel with the cylinder head. Everything except for the front bearing cap should be torqued down before that one is put on. Align the manufacturer's dowels in the head with the exhaust bearing shells and install them before installing the intake and exhaust bearing caps with a tightness of 9.5 Nm (85 in. lbs.). Insert the front intake and exhaust bearing cap, tighten them with 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) of torque and make sure all timing marks are in line. After removing the allen wrench, straighten tool 9701 up to pull out the locking wedge. After applying the Mopar(R) thread sealant to the timing tensioner plug, fit and install the plug, then the splash shield on the right and the cylinder head cover. When all is ready, place the engine cover, add the negative Battery Cable, check the systems for fluid levels, start the car and then check for any leaks.