Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual page 1181

9 - 152 ENGINE 4.7L
CAMSHAFT(S) - LEFT (Continued)
Fig. 30 Camshaft Bearing Caps Tightening
Sequence
1 - LEFT CYLINDER HEAD
Fig. 31 Timing Chain to Sprocket Alignment
NOTE: When gripping the camshaft, place the pliers
on the tube portion of the camshaft only. Do not
grip the lobes or the sprocket areas.
(7) Using the adjustable pliers, rotate the cam-
shaft until the camshaft sprocket dowel is aligned
with the slot in the camshaft sprocket. Install the
sprocket onto the camshaft (Fig. 32).
CAUTION: Remove
sprocket bolt. Failure to do so can cause bolt over-
torque resulting in bolt failure.
(8) Remove excess oil from bolt, then install the
camshaft sprocket retaining bolt and hand tighten.
(9) Remove Special Tool 8350 timing chain wedge
(Fig. 33).
(10) Using Special Tool 6958 spanner wrench with
adapter pins 8346 (Fig. 34), torque the camshaft
sprocket retaining bolt to 122 N·m (90 ft. lbs.).
(11) Install the cylinder head cover.
2 - RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD
excess oil from camshaft
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