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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the left secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Replacement - Left .
  2. Remove the left camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left .
  3. Ensure both camshaft sprocket drive pins are at the top of their rotation.
    Fig 1: Identifying Sprocket Drive Pins At Top Rotation
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    WARNING: The camshaft holding tools must be installed on the camshafts to prevent camshaft rotation. When performing service to the valve train and/or timing components, valve spring pressure can cause the camshafts to rotate unexpectedly and can cause personal injury
  4. Install the J 44212  over the camshafts.
    Fig 2: Installing J 44212
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  5. Use an open end wrench on the hex cast into the camshaft in order to prevent the camshaft from rotating when removing the camshaft sprocket bolt.
    Fig 3: Using Open End Wrench On Hex Cast
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  6. Remove the left exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt.
  7. Slide the left exhaust camshaft sprocket off of the camshaft and remove the left secondary drive chain from the camshaft sprocket teeth.
    Fig 4: Removing Left Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket
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  8. Remove the left secondary camshaft drive chain guide access plug (4) located in the cylinder head. Ensure the O-ring seal remains attached to the access plug.
    Fig 5: Removing Left Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Guide Access Plug
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  9. Remove the upper left secondary camshaft drive chain guide bolt.
    Fig 6: Removing Upper Left Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Guide Bolt
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  10. Remove the lower left secondary camshaft drive chain guide bolt.
    Fig 7: Removing Lower Left Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Guide Bolt
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  11. Remove the left secondary camshaft drive chain guide.
    Fig 8: Remove Left Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Guide
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