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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying EN 46105-1
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  1. Remove the EN 46105-1 from the right camshafts.
  2. Position the camshaft lobes in a neutral position.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Markings On Bearing Caps
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  3. Observe the markings on the bearing caps. Each bearing cap is marked in order to identify its location. The markings have the following meanings:
    • The raised feature must always be oriented toward the center of the cylinder head.
    • The I indicates the intake camshaft.
    • The E indicates the exhaust camshaft.
    • The number indicates the journal position from the front of the engine.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Camshaft Bearing Caps & Bolts
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  4. Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts.
  5. Remove the camshaft bearing caps.
    6. Fig 4: Locating Camshafts
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  6. Remove the camshafts.
  7. Replace the camshaft bearing caps and bolts.
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