Removal And Installation: Camshafts: Removal

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NOTE: Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without first installing the special tools. The crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to the crankshaft. Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and camshafts must be locked in place by the special service tools, otherwise severe engine damage can occur.

1.

Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .

2.

Remove the bolts and position the vacuum pump assembly aside.

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3.

Remove the VCT unit. Refer to: Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit .

4.

Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1605 Alignment Tool, Camshaft.

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5.

NOTE: Note the position of the components before removal.

Loosen the camshaft bearing caps bolts in sequence, 2 turns at a time until all tension is released from the camshaft bearing caps and remove the bolts, caps and the camshafts. Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun

Fig 1: Camshaft Loosening Sequence

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