Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
Fig. 87
6. Hold the camshaft with adjustable pliers while removing the camshaft sprocket bolt and sprocket (Fig. 87).
7. Using the pliers, gently allow the camshaft to rotate 15° clockwise until the camshaft is in the neutral position (no valve load).
8. Starting at the outside working inward, loosen the camshaft bearing cap retaining bolts 1/2 turn at a time. Repeat until all load is off the bearing
caps.
CAUTION: DO NOT STAMP OR STRIKE THE CAMSHAFT BEARING CAPS. SEVERE DAMAGE WILL OCCUR TO THE BEARING
CAPS.
NOTE: When the camshaft is removed the rocker arms may slide downward, mark the rocker arms before removing camshaft.
9. Remove the camshaft bearing caps and the camshaft.
INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate camshaft journals with clean engine oil
NOTE: Position the left side camshaft so that the camshaft sprocket dowel is near the 1 o'clock position, This will place the camshaft at the neutral
position easing the installation of the camshaft bearing caps.
2. Position the camshaft into the cylinder head.
3. Install the camshaft bearing caps, hand tighten the retaining bolts.
