Camshaft, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the applicable camshaft housing. Refer to CAMSHAFT HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the Camshaft Positioning Tool :T40331/1 .

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-- Remove the bolts -1 to 5- and remove the bearing cap and exhaust camshaft -6-.

Fig 1: Camshafts Bearing Cap - Tightening Sequence

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-- Remove the bolts -8 to 12- and remove the bearing cap and intake camshaft -7-.