Camshaft Cap Disassembly Note
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- The camshaft caps are numbered to make sure they are assembled in their original positions. When removed, keep the caps with the cylinder head they were removed from. Do not mix the caps.
- Before removing the camshaft caps, inspect the following:
- Camshaft end play and camshaft journal oil clearance (See CAMSHAFT INSPECTION .)
- Loosen the camshaft caps bolts in 2-3 passes in the order shown in the figure.
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