Removal And Installation: Camshafts: 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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Remove the variable valve timing unit. Refer to: Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Unit .
Remove the bolt and the VCT oil control solenoid.

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Remove Special Service Tool: 303-465 Tool, Camshaft Align Timing.

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NOTE: Failure to follow the camshaft loosening procedure can result in damage to the camshafts.

NOTE: Mark the location and orientation of each camshaft bearing cap.

NOTE: Mark the location of the camshafts prior to removal.

Loosen the camshaft bearing cap bolts, in sequence, one turn at a time until all tension is released from the camshaft bearing caps.

Fig 1: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts Tightening Sequence

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