Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 27

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4. Loosen but DO NOT remove the camshaft sprocket retaining bolt. See Fig. 83. Leave bolt snug against

sprocket.

Fig. 83: Identifying Special Tool 8379, Camshaft Sprocket, Camshaft Sprocket Bolt & Cylinder
Head
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1 - Camshaft hole
2 - Special Tool 8428

CAUTION: Do not hold or pry on the camshaft target wheel for any reason,

Severe damage will occur to the target wheel. A damaged target
wheel could cause a vehicle no start condition.

1 - SPECIAL TOOL 8379
2 - CAMSHAFT SPROCKET

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5. Position the Wedge Locking Tool 8379. See Fig. 83 (1) between the timing chain strands. Tap the tool to

securely wedge the timing chain against the tensioner arm and guide.

3 - CAMSHAFT SPROCKET BOLT
4 - CYLINDER HEAD

NOTE:

The timing chain tensioners must be secured prior to removing the
camshaft sprockets. Failure to secure tensioners will allow the tensioners
to extend, requiring timing chain cover removal in order to reset
tensioners.

CAUTION: Do not force wedge past the narrowest point between the chain

strands. Damage to the tensioners may occur.

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Fig. 84: Special Tool 8428 & Camshaft Hole
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6. Remove the camshaft position sensor.

7. Hold the camshaft with Camshaft Holder 8428. See Fig. 84 (2), while removing the camshaft sprocket

bolt and sprocket.

1 - Camshaft hole
2 - Special Tool 8428

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Fig. 85: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence
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8. Starting at the outside working inward, loosen the camshaft bearing cap retaining bolts. See Fig. 85 1/2

turn at a time. Repeat until all load is off the bearing caps.

9. Remove the camshaft bearing caps and the camshaft.

INSTALLATION

CAMSHAFT - RIGHT

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.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ENGINE 3.7L - Service Information - Nitro