Express 3/4 Ton Van V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (1999)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
Remove Procedure
Notice: Perform TDC Offset Recovery procedure if the timing chain, timing gears, engine front cover, crankshaft position sensor, crankshaft or other
components affecting the timing are replaced.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cables from the battery.
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For the front battery, refer to Battery Cable Replacement (Battery Cable Negative) in Starting and Charging.
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For the auxiliary battery, refer to Battery Cable Replacement (Battery Cable Aux. Negative) in Starting and Charging.
2. Remove the engine cover from the vehicle.
3. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
4. Evacuate the air conditioning system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging in Heating and Air Conditioning.
5. Remove the air cleaner assembly from the vehicle.
6. Remove the surge tank from then vehicle. Refer to Surge Tank Replacement in Cooling System.
7. Remove the air intake duct from the turbocharger.
8. Remove the transmission oil level indicator and tube from the upper intake manifold.
9. Remove the grille from the vehicle.
10. Remove the radiator support from the vehicle.
11. Remove the air conditioning condenser from the vehicle. Refer to Condenser Replacement in Heating and Air Conditioning.
12. Remove the radiator from the vehicle. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Cooling System.
13. Remove the drive belts from the pulleys.
14. Remove the engine cooling fan from the water pump.
15. Remove the engine front cover from the engine block.
16. Remove the timing chain from the camshaft and crankshaft.
17. Remove the upper intake manifold from the turbocharger.
18. Remove the lower intake manifold from the cylinder head.
19. Remove the valve rocker arm covers from the cylinder heads.
20. Remove the turbocharger from the engine block.
21. Remove the oil pump drive from the engine block.
22. Remove the cylinder heads from the engine block.
23. Remove the valve lifters from the engine block.
24. Remove the thrust bearing and retainer from the engine block.
