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 .

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   Remove the EN-51143  fixing tool (1), by carefully turning the hexagon of the camshaft.

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   Remove the camshaft bearing rear cap bolts (1).

3. Remove the camshaft bearing rear cap (2).

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   Install the EN-50509  fixing tool (1) to the exhaust camshaft sprocket (2).

5. Fig 1: Identifying Intake Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts With Loosening Sequence

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   Loosen the 8 intake camshaft bearing cap bolts in sequence as shown.

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   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.

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   Remove the intake camshaft (1).