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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the upper timing chain guide.
    Fig 1: Upper Timing Chain Guide
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  3. Install the J 43655  .
    Fig 2: Camshaft Sprocket Holding Tool
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  4. Remove both the intake and the exhaust camshaft sprocket bolts and discard.
    5. Fig 3: Removing Intake And Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Bolts
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  5. Slide the camshaft sprockets forward.
  6. Mark the bearing caps to ensure that the bearing caps are installed in the original position.

    Important:  Remove each bolt on each cap one turn at a time until there is no spring tension on the camshaft.

  7. Remove the bearing caps.
    8. Fig 4: Bearing caps
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  8. Remove the exhaust camshaft.
  9. Remove the camshaft roller followers.
    Fig 5: Camshaft Roller Followers
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  10. Remove the hydraulic element lash adjusters.
    Fig 6: Hydraulic Element Lash Adjusters
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