RL V6-3.5L (2007)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
Camshaft Replacement
Camshaft Replacement
FRONT
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the customer's audio presets. Make sure the
ignition switch is OFF.
2. Remove battery trim and the left upper fender trim.
3. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Drain the engine coolant.
6. Remove the upper radiator hose (A), lower radiator hose (B), and hose clamp (C).
7. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve.
8. Remove the timing belt.
9. Remove the rocker arm assembly.
10. Remove the front camshaft pulley.
11. Remove the thrust cover (A), then remove the front camshaft (B).
12. Install the front camshaft in the reverse order of removal. Always use a new O-ring (C). Apply new engine oil to the journals and camshaft lobes.
13. Apply new engine oil to the threads of the camshaft pulley mounting bolt, then install the front camshaft pulley.
14. Install the rocker arm assembly, then tighten the mounting bolts.
15. Install the timing belt.
16. Adjust the valve clearance.
17. Fill the radiator with engine coolant and bleed the air out.
18. Install the battery. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper, then assemble them and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
19. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure.
20. Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's audio presets. Set the clock.
21. Do the power window control unit reset procedure.
22. Do the steering column position memorization procedure.
