Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN P Flex Fuel (2007)
7. Hold the camshaft with adjustable pliers while removing the camshaft sprocket bolt and sprocket.
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.