Camshaft - Removal

REMOVAL

1. Remove cylinder head cover Cylinder Head Cover(s) - Removal.
2. Remove camshaft position sensor and camshaft target magnet Camshaft Position Sensor - Removal.
3. Remove timing belt Timing Belt & Sprockets - Removal.
4. Remove camshaft sprockets and timing belt rear cover Engine Timing Cover(s) - Removal.





5. Bearing caps are identified for location. Remove the outside bearing caps first.










6. Loosen the camshaft bearing cap attaching fasteners in sequence shown one camshaft at a time.

CAUTION: Camshafts are not interchangeable. The intake cam number 6 thrust bearing face spacing is wider.

7. Identify the camshafts before removing from the head. The camshafts are not interchangeable.
8. Remove camshafts from cylinder head.

NOTE: If removing rocker arms, identify for reinstallation in the original position.