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Camshaft, Engine: Removal: Camshaft

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  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL  .
  3. Drain coolant. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  4. Remove the EGR cooler. Refer to COOLER, EGR, REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the left and right cylinder heads. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL  .
  6. Remove the radiator. Refer to RADIATOR, ENGINE COOLING, REMOVAL - GAS .
  7. Remove the oil pan. Refer to PAN, OIL, REMOVAL  .
  8. Remove timing case cover. Refer to COVER(S), ENGINE TIMING, REMOVAL  .
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    NOTE:

    Identify lifters to ensure installation in original location.

  9. Remove the tappets (2) and retainer (1) assembly.
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  10. Remove the oil pick up tube (1).
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  11. Remove the oil pump retaining bolts (2) and remove the oil pump (1).
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  12. Remove timing chain (5). Refer to CHAIN AND SPROCKETS, TIMING, REMOVAL  .
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  13. Remove camshaft thrust plate (1).
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    NOTE:

    Slowly rotate the camshaft while pulling camshaft out.

  14. Install a long bolt (2) into front of camshaft (1) to aid in removal of the camshaft. Remove camshaft, being careful not to damage cam bearings with the cam lobes.