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Removal Procedure

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