Removal and Installation: Camshaft: Removal

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NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.

NOTE: Do not rotate the camshafts unless instructed to in this procedure. Rotating the camshafts or crankshaft with timing components loosened or removed can cause serious damage to the valves and pistons.

Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING - OVERVIEW .
Refer to: Valve Clearance Check .
Refer to: Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Unit .
Remove the Special Tool(s) : 303-1565 (Alignment Tool, Camshaft)

Fig 1: Removing Camshaft Alignment Tool From Rear Of Both Of Camshaft Slots
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Fig 2: Locating Bolts And Variable Camshaft Timing Solenoids
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Fig 3: Locating Bolts And Front Camshaft Bearing Cap
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NOTE: Failure to follow the camshaft loosening procedure can result in damage to the camshafts.

NOTE: Note the location and orientation of each camshaft bearing cap and the position of the camshaft lobes on the No. 1 cylinder for installation reference.

Fig 4: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Caps Bolts Loosening Sequence

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Loosen the camshaft bearing caps in sequence 2 turns at a time until all tension is released from the camshaft bearing caps.