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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the camshaft position actuator. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Replacement (L5Q) .
  2. Components MUST be separated, marked or organized in a way to ensure installation to their original location and position. Take precautions in order to prevent interchanging of parts.
    Fig 1: Intake Camshaft, Intake Camshaft Bearing Caps And Bolts
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    NOTE: Many internal engine components will develop specific wear patterns on their friction surfaces
  3. Tag or mark each part immediately when removed. Indicate location, direction or orientation when necessary.
  4. Loosen the 10 camshaft bearing cap bolts (1, 3), working from outside to inside in a spiral in steps of 1/2 turn.
  5. Remove the 10 camshaft bearing cap bolts (1, 3).
    NOTE: Observe the markings on the bearing caps. Each bearing cap is marked in order to identify its location.
  6. Remove the camshaft bearing front intake cap (2) and camshaft bearing cap (4).
  7. Remove the intake camshaft (5).
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