FAQ for Camshaft Repair
Q: How do I remove the Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet?
A:
You should remove the water pump, disconnect the engine harness electrical connector from the camshaft position (CMP) actuator magnet, remove the CMP actuator magnet bolts and magnet, and remove and discard the CMP actuator magnet gasket.
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29/10/2022 Q: How do I remove the Camshaft Position Actuator?
A:
You should remove the oil pump, remove and discard the camshaft position (CMP) actuator solenoid valve (234), loosen and separate the CMP actuator and timing chain from the camshaft, remove the CMP actuator (235) and timing chain (208) and insert and secure a tie strap through the center of the actuator and over the reluctor wheel.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the second design TORX(R)head bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 15 Nm(11 lb-ft).
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the J 42386-A bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
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29/10/2022 Q: What tools are required to replace Camshaft (RPOs LC9, LMG, LY2, LY5)?
A:
EN 46330 Timing Belt Tensioner Retaining Pin, J 42386-A Flywheel Holding Tool, and J 45059 Angle Meter.
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29/10/2022 Q: How do I remove the Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve?
A:
You should install the J 42386-A and bolts, use 1 M10-1.5 x 120 mm and 1 M10-1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation, tighten the J 42386-A bolts to 50 Nm(37 lb-ft), remove the camshaft position (CMP) actuator magnet, remove the CMP actuator solenoid valve (234) and discard the solenoid valve.
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29/10/2022 Q: How do I install the Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet?
A:
You should install a NEW CMP actuator magnet gasket (753) onto the CMP actuator magnet, install the CMP actuator magnet (752) to the front cover, install the CMP actuator magnet bolts (751) and tighten to 12 Nm(106 lb in), connect the engine harness electrical connector to the CMP actuator magnet and install the water pump.
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29/10/2022 Q: How do I install the Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve?
A:
You should install a NEW CMP actuator solenoid valve (234), with the CMP actuator properly positioned onto the camshaft, the CMP actuator solenoid valve can be threaded completely into the camshaft using light hand pressure, and tightened by hand until snug, tighten the CMP actuator solenoid valve, remove the J 42386-A and install the CMP actuator magnet.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the first design hex head bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 25 Nm(18 lb-ft).
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29/10/2022 Q: How do I install the Camshaft Position Actuator?
A:
You should compress the timing chain tensioner guide and install the EN 46330, identify the alignment hole in the rear face of the CMP actuator and the locating pin on the front face of the camshaft, install the CMP actuator and timing chain, align the hole in the rear face of the CMP actuator with the locating pin on the front face of the camshaft, place a straight edge across the front face of the engine block and inspect for proper installation of the CMP actuator and timing chain, install a NEW CMP actuator solenoid valve (234), inspect the sprockets for proper alignment, remove the EN 46330, tighten the CMP actuator solenoid valve and install the oil pump.
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