Tribute 4WD L4-2.3L Hybrid (2008)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
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CAMSHAFTS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - HYBRID
Removal
CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning
gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.
CAUTION: Do not rotate the camshafts unless instructed to in this procedure. Rotating the camshafts or crankshaft with timing components loosened or
removed can cause serious damage to the valves or pistons.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair/Lifting.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. See See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service and Repair/Procedures/Battery Disconnect.
3. Depower the high voltage traction battery electrical system. See - HIGH-VOLTAGE TRACTION BATTERY SYSTEMS DEPOWERING
HYBRID.
CAUTION: Before removing the high voltage cables, the vehicle electrical system must be completely shut down for at least 5 minutes to allow for the
high voltage capacitors to discharge.
4. Remove the degas bottle. See - See: Cooling System/Coolant Reservoir/Service and Repair.
5. Remove the direct current/direct current (DC/DC) converter. See - See: Hybrid Drive Systems/Power Control System/Voltage Converter/Service
and Repair/Direct Current/Direct Current (DC/DC) Converter Removal/Installation.
6. Check the valve clearance. See See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Valve Clearance/Testing and Inspection.
7. Remove the front RH wheel and tire. See See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Wheels/Service and Repair.
8. Remove the accessory drive belt. See - See: Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair.
9. Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the crankshaft sprocket to position the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC).
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The hole in the crankshaft pulley should be in the 6 o'clock position.
CAUTION: Failure to position the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC) can result in damage to the engine. Turn the engine in the normal direction of
rotation only.