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ENGINE - V8

12-2-20 REPAIRS

Variable camshaft unit - variable 
camshaft control (VCC) - LH

$% 12.30.62 

Before disconnecting the battery, ensure all text and 
cautions in the battery disconnection section are 
observed. 
 

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 GENERAL INFORMATION, Electrical 

Precautions.

Remove

1. Position vehicle on lift.
2. Disconnect battery earth lead.
3. Drain cooling system.

 

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 COOLING SYSTEM - V8, 

ADJUSTMENTS, Coolant - drain, flush & 
refill.

4. Remove fan cowl.

 

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 COOLING SYSTEM - V8, REPAIRS, 

Coupling unit - viscous fan.

5. Remove LH camshaft cover.

 

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 Engine - V8, REPAIRS, Gasket - 

camshaft cover - LH.

6. Remove RH camshaft cover.

 

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 Engine - V8, REPAIRS, Gasket - 

camshaft cover - RH.

7. Remove 8 spark plugs.

8. Remove 2 bolts securing engine lifting eye to 

rear of RH cylinder head and remove engine 
lifting eye.

9. Remove 20 nuts securing 4 camshaft oil lines to 

LH and RH cylinder heads and remove 
camshaft oil lines.

10. Rotate engine crankshaft pulley until cylinder 1 

camshaft lobes are at TDC firing position.

11. The rear of the camshafts may appear twisted 

and out of alignment when cylinder 1 is in the 
TDC firing position.

NOTE: The twisting and apparent misalignment 
of the camshafts does not indicate incorrect 
engine timing.

M12 7633

M12 7637

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