Chrysler Sebring 2005 Service Manual page 1171

9 - 102 ENGINE 2.4L DOHC
CAMSHAFT(S) (Continued)
STANDARD PROCEDURE
MEASURING CAMSHAFT END PLAY
(1) Oil camshaft journals and install camshaft
WITHOU T rocker arms. Install rear cam caps and
tighten screws to specified torque.
(2) Using a suitable tool, move camshaft as far
rearward as it will go.
(3) Zero dial indicator (Fig. 21).
(4) Move camshaft as far forward as it will go.
(5) Record reading on dial indicator. For end play
specification, (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - SPECIFICA-
TIONS).
(6) If end play is excessive, check cylinder head
and camshaft for wear; replace as necessary.
Fig. 21 Camshaft End Play - Typical
REMOVAL
(1) Remove cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER
COVER - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove camshaft position sensor and camshaft
target magnet (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/IGNITION
CONTROL/CAMSHAFT
REMOVAL).
(3) Remove timing belt (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS -
REMOVAL).
(4) Remove camshaft sprockets and timing belt
rear cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/
TIMING BELT COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(5) Bearing caps
Remove the outside bearing caps first (Fig. 22).
(6) Loosen the camshaft bearing cap attaching
fasteners in sequence shown (Fig. 23) one camshaft
at a time.
CAUTION: Camshafts are not interchangeable. The
intake cam number 6 thrust bearing face spacing is
wider.
HEAD/CYLINDER
POSITION SENSOR
are identified for
(7) Identify the camshafts before removing from
the head. The camshafts are not interchangeable.
(8) Remove camshafts from cylinder head.
NOTE: If removing rocker arms, identify for reinstal-
lation in the original position.
Fig. 22 Camshaft Bearing Cap Identification
HEAD
Fig. 23 Camshaft Bearing Cap - Removal
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1 - REMOVE OUTSIDE BEARING CAPS FIRST
CLEANING
Clean camshaft with a suitable solvent.
INSPECTION
(1) Inspect camshaft bearing journals for damage
and binding (Fig. 24). If journals are binding, check
location.
the cylinder head for damage. Also check cylinder
head oil holes for clogging.
(2) Check the cam lobe and bearing surfaces for
abnormal wear and damage. Replace camshaft if
defective.
NOTE: If camshaft is replaced due to lobe wear or
damage, always replace the rocker arms.
JR