Camshaft Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Camshaft Bearing Cap And Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts Removal Sequence

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NOTE: Note removal sequence 1-4.

Remove the 4 camshaft bearing cap bolts.

NOTE: Release the bearing support by striking it gently with a plastic hammer.

Remove the first camshaft bearing cap (1).

Fig 2: Exhaust Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts Loosening Sequence

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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.
Remove the 8 exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolts.

NOTE: Mark camshaft bearing caps before removal.

Remove the 4 exhaust camshaft bearing caps numbers 6-9 from the cylinder head.
Remove the exhaust camshaft (1).

Fig 3: Intake Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts Loosening Sequence

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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.
Remove the 8 intake camshaft bearing cap bolts.

NOTE: Mark camshaft bearing caps before removal.

Remove the 4 intake camshaft bearing caps numbers 2-5 from the cylinder head.
Remove the intake camshaft (1).
Remove the camshaft seal rings.