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Removal Procedure

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  2. Vacuum Pump - Remove - Vacuum Pump Replacement
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    Fuel Pump (2) - Remove - Fuel Pump Replacement

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    NOTE:
    • Ensure the engine is properly timed to Top Dead Center (TDC), prior to performing repairs.
    • Ensure the EN-50656  Timing Chain Retainer (1) is installed and securely tightened to prevent the camshaft chain from dropping into the front engine cover during camshaft actuator replacement.
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    Install the EN-50656  Timing Chain Retainer (1) and tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

  5. Mark the camshaft actuator sprocket and chain before removal.
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    Align and install the EN-50793  Camshaft Actuator Retainer (1) into the slots of the exhaust camshaft actuator.

  7. Mount the EN-50793  Camshaft Actuator Retainer to engine front cover and tighten the 2 bolts (2) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
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    Camshaft Position Actuator Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD

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    Remove the EN-50793  Camshaft Actuator Retainer (1).

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    Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt (1) - Remove

  11. Timing Chain Guide Bolt (2) - Remove
  12. Timing Chain Guide (3) - Remove
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    Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  14. NOTE:

    Use the 3 pry points to remove the bearing cap evenly.

  15. Camshaft Bearing Cap (2) - Remove
  16. Mark each exhaust camshaft bearing cap to ensure they are installed in the same position.
  17. Loosen each bolt on each camshaft bearing cap one turn at a time until there is no spring tension pushing on the camshaft.
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    Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt (1) - Remove [8x]

  19. Camshaft Bearing Cap (2) - Remove [4x]
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    Pull the exhaust camshaft actuator (2) forward away from the exhaust camshaft (1). Lift the rear of the exhaust camshaft and pull it free from the exhaust camshaft actuator.

  21. Mark each intake camshaft bearing cap to ensure they are installed in the same position.
  22. Loosen each bolt on each camshaft bearing cap one turn at a time until there is no spring tension pushing on the camshaft.
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    Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt (1) - Remove [10x]

  24. Camshaft Bearing Cap (2) - Remove [5x]
  25. Mark the camshaft actuator sprocket and chain before removal.
  26. Lift the intake camshaft from it's original position and place it into exhaust camshaft position.
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    Align and install the EN-50793  Camshaft Actuator Retainer (1) into the slots of the intake camshaft actuator.

  28. Mount the EN-50793  Camshaft Actuator Retainer to engine front cover and tighten the 2 bolts (2) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
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    Camshaft Position Actuator Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD

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    Remove the EN-50793  Camshaft Actuator Retainer (1).

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    Pull the intake camshaft actuator (1) forward away from the intake camshaft (2). Lift the rear of the intake camshaft and pull it free from exhaust camshaft actuator.

  32. NOTE:

    If replacing the camshaft, ensure to transfer any marking from the old camshaft to the new one.

  33. Replace the camshaft if necessary.