Intake Camshaft Removal

Special Tools

• EN-50509  Split Intake Camshaft Sprocket Fixing Tool
• EN-51143  Camshaft Sprocket Fixing Tool

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Fig 1: Camshaft Fixing Tool
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1. Remove the EN-51143  fixing tool (1), by carefully turning the hexagon of the camshaft.
Fig 2: Camshaft Bearing Rear Cap And Bolts
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2. Remove the camshaft bearing rear cap bolts (1).
3. Remove the camshaft bearing rear cap (2).
Fig 3: Split Intake Camshaft Sprocket Fixing Tool
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4. Install the EN-50509  fixing tool (1) to the exhaust camshaft sprocket (2).
Fig 4: Intake Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Loosening Sequence
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5. Loosen the 8 intake camshaft bearing cap bolts in sequence as shown.
Fig 5: Intake Camshaft Bearing Caps And Bolts
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6. Remove the 8 intake camshaft bearing cap bolts (1).
7. Remove the 4 intake camshaft bearing caps (2) and lay aside in the order as they was removed.
Fig 6: Intake Camshaft
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8. Remove the intake camshaft (1).