FAQ for Camshaft Repair
Q: What is the removal procedure for the camshaft position actuator solenoid valve?
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The procedure is to remove the camshaft position (CMP) actuator magnet, remove the CMP actuator solenoid valve, and then discard the solenoid valve.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the camshaft position actuator?
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The procedure is to remove the oil pump, remove and discard the camshaft position (CMP) actuator solenoid valve, remove the CMP actuator and timing chain, and then insert and secure a tie strap through the center of the actuator and over the reluctor wheel.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the camshaft position actuator magnet?
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The procedure is to 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 then remove and discard the CMP actuator magnet gasket.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the camshaft position actuator magnet?
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The proper way is to install a new CMP actuator magnet gasket onto the CMP actuator magnet, install the CMP actuator magnet to the front cover, install the CMP actuator magnet bolts and tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb in), connect the engine harness electrical connector to the CMP actuator magnet, and then install the water pump.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the camshaft?
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The procedure is to remove the radiator support, remove the valve lifters, remove the camshaft retainer bolts and retainer, rotate and pull the camshaft out of the engine block, and then clean and inspect the camshaft and bearings.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the camshaft position actuator solenoid valve?
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The proper way is to install a new CMP actuator solenoid valve, tighten the CMP actuator solenoid valve, remove the J 42386-A, and then install the CMP actuator magnet.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the camshaft?
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The proper way is to lubricate the camshaft journals and the bearings with clean engine oil, install the camshaft into the engine block, install the retainer with the sealing gasket facing the engine block, install the valve lifters, and then install the radiator support.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the camshaft position actuator?
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The proper way is to install the CMP actuator and timing chain, install a new CMP actuator solenoid valve, tighten the CMP actuator solenoid valve, and then install the oil pump.
By BobGM Specialist
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