FX50 AWD V8-5.0L (VK50VE) (2009)
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Secure the hexagonal portion (located in between journal No.1 and journal No. 2) of drive shaft (A) using a wrench (B) to loosen mounting bolt.
Refer to See: Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods/Camshaft/Service and Repair/Exploded View.
NOTE:
The figure shows an example of bank 2.
CAUTION:
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Never loosen the mounting bolt by securing anything other than the camshaft (drive shaft) hexagonal portion or with tensioning the
timing chain.
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When holding the hexagonal part of camshaft (drive shaft) with a wrench, be careful not to allow the wrench to cause interference with
other parts.
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Never disassemble camshaft sprocket. [Never loosen bolts
(C), (D) as shown in the figure.]
25. Use scraper to remove all traces of old liquid gasket from front cover and opposite mating surfaces.
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Remove old liquid gasket from bolt hole and thread.
ASSEMBLY