Index Chrysler Chrysler Sebring, Stratus sedan, Sebring Convertible - service repair manual 2001-2007 year
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(4) Remove camshaft sprockets and rear timing belt cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/ (5) Bearing caps are identified for location. Remove the outside bearing caps first (Fig. 21). (6) Loosen the camshaft bearing cap attaching fasteners in sequence shown (Fig. 22) one camshaft CAUTION: Camshafts are not interchangeable. The (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- CLEANING Clean camshaft with a suitable solvent. INSPECTION (1) Inspect camshaft bearing journals for damage and binding (Fig. 23). If journals are binding, check the cylinder head for damage. Also check cylinder (2) Check the cam lobe and bearing surfaces for abnormal wear and damage. Replace camshaft if NOTE: If camshaft is replaced due to lobe wear or (3) Measure the lobe actual wear (unworn area - wear zone = actual wear) (Fig. 23) and replace cam- INSTALLATION CAUTION: Ensure that NONE of the pistons are at Fig. 20 Camshaft End Play - Typical Fig. 21 Camshaft Bearing Cap Identification Fig. 22 Camshaft Bearing Cap - Removal 1 - REMOVE OUTSIDE BEARING CAPS FIRST Fig. 23 Checking Camshaft(s) for Wear 1 - UNWORN AREA JR ENGINE 2.0L DOHC 9 - 31 CAMSHAFT(S) (Continued) |