Concorde V6-3.5L VIN G (2002)
5. Install Special Tools 6642 Camshaft Alignment tools to the rear of each cylinder head by inserting pin on the alignment tool to the pilot hole on
the camshaft. Attach tools using the retainer plate bolts. (Fig. 149).
NOTE: If the alignment tools do not properly line-up to install attaching bolts, first remove the timing belt tensioner, then slowly rotate camshaft
with a wrench until bolts can be installed.
6. Remove the timing belt.
7. Hold camshaft sprocket with 36 mm (1 7/16 inch) box end wrench.
8. Loosen and remove bolt and washer. To remove the camshaft sprocket bolts with engine in the vehicle, it may be necessary to lift the engine to
allow bolt removal clearance. The right bolt is 213 mm (8 3/8 inch) long and the left bolt is 255 mm (10.0 inch) long.
NOTE: Each sprocket has a "D" shaped hole that allows it to rotate several degrees in each direction on its shaft. This design requires the
crankshaft-to-camshaft to be properly timed to ensure proper engine performance.
9. Remove the camshaft sprockets.
REMOVAL - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
1. Remove the timing belt.
2. Remove crankshaft sprocket using Special Tool L-4407-A (Fig. 150).
INSPECTION - TIMING BELT
