Jeep 2002 WJ - Camshaft(S); Standard Procedure - Checking Camshaft Position

NOTE: Using tool, screw retaining fork into
threaded edge of cylinder head and position thrust
piece vertically at the top of each valve spring
retainer.
NOTE: Ensure that the valve collets are seated
properly.
(7) Compress valve and install valve keepers.
(8) Repeat steps 3 through 7 as necessary.
(9) Remove valve assembly from cylinder head.
(10) Remove cylinder head from assembly board.
(11) Install cylinder head on engine block (Refer to
9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - INSTALLATION).
(12) Install glow plugs (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
IGNITION CONTROL/GLOW PLUG - INSTALLA-
TION).
(13) Connect negative battery cable.
WARNING: US EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS IN OPERATION. DO NOT STAND IN A
DIRECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR
HANDS NEAR THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO
NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING.
(14) Start engine and check for leaks.
CAMSHAFT(S)
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CHECKING
CAMSHAFT POSITION
WARNING: NO FIRE, SPARKS, OR SMOKING. RISK
OF POISONING FROM INHALING AND SWALLOW-
ING FUEL AS WELL AS RISK OF INJURY TO EYES
AND SKIN FROM CONTACT WITH FUEL. POUR
FUEL ONLY INTO SUITABLE AND MARKED CON-
TAINERS. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN
HANDLING FUEL.
(1) Remove injectors (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYS-
TEM/FUEL INJECTION/FUEL INJECTOR -
REMOVAL).
(2) Clean injectors and recesses(Refer to 14 -
FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/FUEL INJEC-
TOR - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(3) Remove cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
NOTE: Rotate engine at crankshaft only. DO NOT
crank engine at the camshaft and DO NOT rotate
the engine backward.
(4) Position piston of cylinder #1 to ignition TDC.
(5) Insert the locking pin through first camshaft
bearing cap into the hole in the left inlet camshaft
sprocket (Fig. 9).
NOTE: The two markings in the inlet camshaft
sprockets must be positioned opposite and mark-
ings of camshaft and camshaft bearing cap must be
aligned. If not, perform basic position of camshafts.
(6) Remove locking pin from camshaft bearing cap
hole.
Fig. 9 CHECKING CAMSHAFT POSITION
1 - CAMSHAFT SPROCKET ALIGNMENT DOTS
2 - CAMSHAFT LOCK POSITION
3 - INTAKE CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
4 - CAMSHAFT AND BEARING CAP ALIGNMENT MARKS
5 - CAMSHAFT LOCKING PIN (SPECIAL TOOL #8929)
6 - INTAKE CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
WG ENGINE 9a - 23
VALVE SPRINGS (Continued)