Removal And Installation: Camshafts: Removing

-- Remove camshaft timing chains from camshafts. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAINS, REMOVING FROM CAMSHAFTS .

-- Disconnect electrical connector at intake camshaft position sensor -arrow-.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector At Intake Camshaft Position Sensor

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-- Remove the high-pressure pump. Refer to HIGH PRESSURE PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove 3242 from upper section of oil pan.

Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Holder 3242 Into Hole, Removal/Installation

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-- Insert the T40058 guide pins as follows:

Fig 3: Inserting T40058 Guide Pin

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• Small diameter -arrow 1- points to engine.
• Large diameter -arrow 2- points to socket.

-- Rotate crankshaft with T40058 opposite engine rotation direction 40° out of TDC position -arrow-.

Fig 4: Rotating Crankshaft With Socket T40058 Opposite Engine Rotation Direction 40 Degrees Out Of "TDC" Position

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-- Remove T40070 at cylinder head.

Fig 5: Mounting Camshaft Locating Tool T40070 To Both Cylinder Heads

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-- Loosen guide frame bolts in sequence -24 to 1-.

Fig 6: Bearing Frame Tightening Sequence

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-- Carefully remove guide frame.

-- Mark camshafts and remove them.

NOTE:

Because the special tool cannot be used during installation, the alignment pins -arrows- on an engine with alignment pins must be driven out with a cotter pin driver.

Fig 7: Identifying Guide Frame Alignment Pins

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