Housing, Camshaft Bearing: Removal: Removal

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Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

Fig 1: Hydraulic Lifters
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Remove the camshaft. Refer to CAMSHAFT, ENGINE, REMOVAL .
NOTE:
If the hydraulic lifters are to be reused, identify their positions so that they can be reassembled into their original locations.
Remove the hydraulic lifter(s) (1).

Fig 2: Oil Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector & Bracket
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Unlock and disconnect the oil temperature sensor electrical connector (1).
Disengage the oil temperature electrical connector from the bracket (2).

Fig 3: Variable Valve Actuation Assembly Removal/Installation Tool & Variable Valve Timing Actuator Connectors
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Unlock and disconnect the four variable valve timing actuator electrical connectors (5).
Install the (special tool #10259B, Compressor, MultiAir® Spring) (2) with four bolts (1) tightened to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).
Rotate the spring compressors (3) CCW until fully seated.

Fig 4: Variable Valve Timing Actuation Assembly Removal Sequence
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CAUTION:
Do not invert the variable valve actuation assembly when it is removed from the engine. Oil will drain from the assembly and excessive engine cranking will be required to refill the assembly and start the engine.
Remove the ten bolts in the sequence shown in illustration.
Remove the variable valve timing actuation assembly, with the spring compressor attached, from the camshaft bearing housing.

Fig 5: Variable Valve Actuation Assembly Gasket & Locating Pins
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Remove and discard the variable valve actuation assembly gasket (1).

Fig 6: Oil Level Indicator Tube & Bolt
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Remove the bolt (2) and the oil level indicator tube (1).

Fig 7: Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Electrical Connector
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Unlock and disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector (1).

Fig 8: Camshaft Bearing Housing Bolt Removal Sequence
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Using the sequence shown in illustration, remove the ten camshaft bearing housing retaining bolts and the camshaft bearing housing.

Fig 9: Camshaft Bearing Housing Gasket & Locating Pins
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Remove the camshaft bearing housing gasket (1).

Fig 10: Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor & Bolt
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If required, remove the mounting bolt (2) and Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor (1) from the camshaft bearing housing.

Fig 11: MultiAir Actuator Oil Supply Filter & O-Ring
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If required, remove the MultiAir actuator oil supply filter (2) from the camshaft bearing housing.