Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
Fig. 94
7. Hold the camshaft with adjustable pliers while removing the camshaft sprocket bolt and sprocket (Fig. 94).
8. Using the pliers, gently allow the camshaft to rotate 45° counter-clockwise until the camshaft is in the neutral position (no valve load).
9. 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.
10. Remove the camshaft bearing caps and the camshaft.
INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate camshaft journals with clean engine oil.
NOTE: Position the right side camshaft so that the camshaft sprocket dowel is near the 10 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.
