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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: Removing Upper Timing Chain Guide
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  3. Install the J 43655. 
    Fig 2: Installing Camshaft Sprocket Holding Tool
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  4. Remove both the intake and exhaust camshaft sprocket bolts and discard.
    Fig 3: Removing Camshaft Sprocket Bolts
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  5. Slide the camshaft sprockets forward.
  6. Remove the power steering pump bolts and set pump aside.
    Fig 4: Removing Power Steering Pump
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  7. Mark bearing caps to ensure they 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.

  8. Remove the bearing caps.
  9. Remove the intake camshaft.
    Fig 5: Removing Intake Camshaft
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  10. Remove the camshaft roller followers.
    Fig 6: Removing Camshaft Roller Followers
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  11. Remove the hydraulic element lash adjusters.
    Fig 7: Removing Hydraulic Element Lash Adjusters
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