Exhaust Camshaft, Follower, And Valve Lash Adjuster (Unit Repair) Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Remove exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolts.
Remove camshaft bearing caps ensuring they are marked and refitted in same position on assembly.
Remove exhaust camshaft.

Fig 1: Removing Exhaust Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts
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IMPORTANT: Keep all of the roller finger followers and valve lash adjusters in order so that they can be reinstalled in their respective locations.
Remove exhaust camshaft roller finger followers.

Fig 2: Removing Exhaust Camshaft Roller Finger Followers
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Remove hydraulic element adjusters.

Fig 3: Removing Hydraulic Element Adjusters
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