Section 15 (2.7L Engine (Service Information)): Camshaft(S): Removal

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Fig 1: Valvetrain

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Remove the primary timing chain (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL) .
Remove secondary chain tensioner (6) mounting bolts.
NOTE: Camshaft bearing caps have been marked during engine manufacturing. For example, number one exhaust camshaft bearing is marked "1E".

Fig 2: Cam Bearing Cap Removal
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Slowly loosen camshaft bearing cap bolts in the order shown in Fig 2.

Fig 3: Valvetrain
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Remove camshaft bearing caps (1).
Remove intake camshaft (7), exhaust camshaft (2), secondary timing chain (8), and secondary timing chain tensioner (6) together as an assembly.
Remove secondary timing chain tensioner (6) and secondary timing chain (8) from camshafts (2)&(7).
Inspect camshafts (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CAMSHAFT(S) - INSPECTION ).