Intake 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 intake camshaft bearing cap bolts.
Remove camshaft bearing caps.
Remove intake camshaft.

Fig 1: Removing Intake 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 intake camshaft roller finger followers.

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

Fig 3: Removing Hydraulic Element Adjusters
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