Camshaft Roller Follower: Removal

All camshaft roller followers 

1. Depending on the camshaft roller follower being serviced, remove the LH or RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - LH  or Valve Cover - RH  in this service information.
2. Rotate the crankshaft until the piston for the valve being serviced is at the top of its stroke with the intake valve and the exhaust valves closed.

   Cylinder No. 7 front intake valve roller follower 

NOTE: The balance shaft bearing caps must be installed in their original locations or engine damage may occur. Record camshaft bearing cap locations.
Fig 1: Identifying Balance Shaft Bearing Cap Bolt Loosening/Tightening Sequence
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3. Using the sequence shown, remove the 6 bolts, then the 3 balance shaft bearing caps and the balance shaft.
4. Remove the 2 bolts and the camshaft roller follower.
   Fig 2: Locating Middle Balance Shaft Bearing Support And Camshaft Bearing Cap Assembly Bolts

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   Cylinder No. 10 front intake valve roller follower 

NOTE: The balance shaft bearing caps must be installed in their original locations or engine damage may occur. Record camshaft bearing cap locations.
Fig 3: Identifying Balance Shaft Bearing Cap Bolt Loosening/Tightening Sequence
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5. Using the sequence shown, remove the 6 bolts, then the 3 balance shaft bearing caps and the balance shaft.
6. Remove the 2 bolts and the camshaft roller follower.
   Fig 4: Locating Rear Balance Shaft Bearing Support And Camshaft Bearing Cap Assembly Bolts

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   All camshaft roller followers 

NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original location or engine damage may occur. Mark the components for installation into their original locations.
NOTE: Do not allow the valve keepers to fall off the valve or the valve may drop into the cylinder. If a valve drops into the cylinder, the cylinder head must be removed. For additional information, refer to CYLINDER HEAD  in this service information.
NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.
Fig 5: Remove/Install Camshaft Roller Followers From RH Cylinder Head Using Valve Spring Compressor
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7. Using the Valve Spring Compressor, compress the valve spring and remove the camshaft roller follower.
8. Repeat the previous 2 steps for each camshaft roller follower being serviced.
9. Inspect the camshaft roller follower. For additional information, refer to ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.