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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the left (front) camshafts. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left .
  2. Remove the camshaft followers from the cylinder head. Keep the followers in the order they were removed.
  3. Clean and inspect the valve rocker arms. Refer to VALVE ROCKER ARMS CLEANING AND INSPECTION in Engine Mechanical-3.5L Unit Repair.
  4. Store the camshaft and followers in a clean, secure location.
    Fig 1: Removing Camshaft Followers
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