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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Timing Belt Rear Cover & Bolts
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    NOTE:

    Take extreme care to prevent any scratches, nicks or damage to the camshafts and caps bearing surfaces.

  1. Remove the timing belt rear cover (1). Refer to Timing Belt Rear Cover Replacement .
    2. Fig 2: Camshaft Position Solenoid Valve Housing & Bolts
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  2. Remove the camshaft position solenoid valve housing bolts (1) and housing (2).
    3. Fig 3: Camshaft Cap Bolt Removal Sequence
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  3. Remove the camshaft cap bolts in sequence (1, 4, 2, 3).
  4. Remove the camshaft caps.
    5. Fig 4: Exhaust Camshaft, Intake Camshaft & Seals
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    NOTE:

    Mark the camshafts upon removal to ensure installation is in the correct position.

  5. Remove the intake camshaft (1) and exhaust camshaft (3) as necessary.
    6. NOTE:

    The camshaft seal MUST be replaced whenever the camshaft is removed.

  6. Remove intake camshaft seal (2) and exhaust camshaft seal (4) as necessary.
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