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Camshaft Removal

    Fig 1: Camshaft Bearing Cap And Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts Removal Sequence
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    NOTE: Note removal sequence 1-4.
  1. Remove the 4 camshaft bearing cap bolts.
  2. NOTE: Release the bearing support by striking it gently with a plastic hammer.
  3. Remove the first camshaft bearing cap (1).
  4. Fig 2: Exhaust Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts Loosening Sequence
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  5. Loosen the 8 exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolts working from outside to inside in a spiral in steps of 1/2 up to 1 turn.
  6. Remove the 8 exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolts.
  7. NOTE: Mark camshaft bearing caps before removal.
  8. Remove the 4 exhaust camshaft bearing caps numbers 6-9 from the cylinder head.
  9. Remove the exhaust camshaft (1).
  10. Fig 3: Intake Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts Loosening Sequence
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  11. Loosen the 8 intake camshaft bearing cap bolts working from outside to inside in a spiral in steps of 1/2 up to 1 turn.
  12. Remove the 8 intake camshaft bearing cap bolts.
  13. NOTE: Mark camshaft bearing caps before removal.
  14. Remove the 4 intake camshaft bearing caps numbers 2-5 from the cylinder head.
  15. Remove the intake camshaft (1).
  16. Remove the camshaft seal rings.