PT Cruiser L4-2.4L (2008)
Camshaft: Removal and Replacement
Camshaft - Removal
REMOVAL
1. Remove cylinder head cover See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Valve Cover/Service and Repair/Cylinder Head Cover - Removal.
2. Remove camshaft position sensor and camshaft target magnet See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Camshaft Position
Sensor/Service and Repair/Camshaft Position Sensor - Removal.
3. Remove timing belt See: Timing Components/Timing Belt/Service and Repair/Timing Belt & Sprockets - Removal.
4. Remove camshaft sprockets and timing belt rear cover See: Timing Components/Timing Cover/Service and Repair/Timing Cover - Removal.
5. Bearing caps are identified for location. Remove the outside bearing caps first.
6. Loosen the camshaft bearing cap attaching fasteners in sequence shown one camshaft at a time.
CAUTION: Camshafts are not interchangeable. The intake cam number 6 thrust bearing face spacing is wider.
7. Identify the camshafts before removing from the head. The camshafts are not interchangeable.
8. Remove camshafts from cylinder head.
NOTE: If removing rocker arms, identify for reinstallation in the original position.
Camshaft - Installation
INSTALLATION