Camshaft, Engine: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover & Bolts

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Remove the cylinder head cover (1).
Refer to COVER(S), CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL .

Fig 2: Camshaft Sprocket, Holder & Bolt
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Remove the timing belt.
Refer to BELT, TIMING, REMOVAL .
Use the (special tool #6847, Holder, Camshaft Sprocket) (2) and remove the bolt (1) and the camshaft sprocket (3).

Fig 3: Camshaft Sprocket Holder
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Fig 4: Camshaft Timing Locking Tool & Bolts
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Remove the three bolts (2) and the (special tool #10277, Tool, Camshaft Timing Locking) (1).

Fig 5: Camshaft Timing Locking Tool
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Fig 6: Variable Valve Actuation Assembly Removal/Installation Tool & Variable Valve Timing Actuator Connectors
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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 7: Markings On Camshaft Caps & Housing
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NOTE:
Camshaft bearing caps are marked during engine manufacturing. For example, the center camshaft bearing cap is marked "C". The markings on the caps (1) should align with the markings on the camshaft housing (2).

CAUTION:
DO NOT STAMP OR STRIKE THE CAMSHAFT BEARING CAPS. SEVERE DAMAGE WILL OCCUR TO THE BEARING CAPS.

Fig 8: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Removal Sequence
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Slowly loosen the camshaft bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in illustration.
Remove the camshaft bearing caps and the camshaft.