John Deere — Remove Camshaft
Repair & overhaul · Camshaft and timing gear train
From a John Deere service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Procedure
- Drain engine oil and coolant, remove timing gear cover.
- Disconnect turbocharger oil inlet line.
- Disconnect ignition timing sensor and remove from sensor plate.
- Remove rocker arm cover, rocker arm assembly, and push rods.
- Hold camshaft followers away from camshaft lobes with D15001NU Magnetic Holding Set.
- Examine camshaft gear and water pump drive gear.
- Carefully remove camshaft from cylinder block.
- Remove thrust washer from behind camshaft gear.
- Remove camshaft followers.
Tools required
- D15001NU Magnetic Follower Holder Kit Amazon
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Source: John Deere service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.