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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement .
    2. Fig 1: View Of Upper Timing Chain Guide
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  2. Remove the upper timing chain guide.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Camshaft Sprocket Holding Tool
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  3. Install the J 43655  . See Special Tools .
    4. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Camshaft Timing Sprocket Retaining Bolts & Washers
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  4. Remove both the intake and the exhaust camshaft sprocket bolts and discard.
  5. Slide the camshaft sprockets forward.
    6. Fig 4: View Of Camshaft & Bearing Caps
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  6. Mark the bearing caps to ensure that the bearing caps are installed in the original position.
    7. IMPORTANT: Remove each bolt on each cap one turn at a time until there is no spring tension on the camshaft.
  7. Remove the bearing caps.
  8. Remove the exhaust camshaft.
    9. Fig 5: Identifying Exhaust Camshaft Roller Followers
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  9. Remove the camshaft roller followers.
    10. Fig 6: View Of Hydraulic Element Lash Adjusters
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  10. Remove the hydraulic element lash adjusters.
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