Removal Procedure
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- Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement .
- Remove the exhaust and the intake sprocket bolts.
- Install the J 44222 onto the cylinder head and adjust the horizontal bolts into the camshaft sprockets in order to maintain chain tension and keep from disturbing the timing chain components. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Carefully move the sprockets with the timing chain off of the camshafts.
- Remove the camshaft cap bolts.
- Remove the camshaft caps.
- Remove the camshafts.
- Remove the valve rocker arms.
- Remove the valve lash adjusters.
IMPORTANT:
Place the camshaft caps in a rack to ensure the caps are installed in the same location from which they were removed.
IMPORTANT:
Once removed, place the valve rocker arms and valve lash adjusters in an organized order so the components can be installed into the original locations.