Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Remove the camshaft position actuators. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Replacement - Bank 1 .
- Observe the markings on the bearing caps (1). Each bearing cap is marked in order to identify its location. The markings have the following meanings:
- The raised feature must always be oriented toward the center of the cylinder head.
- The I indicates the intake camshaft.
- The E indicates the exhaust camshaft.
- The number indicates the journal position from the front of the engine.
- Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts (1).
- Remove the camshaft bearing caps (2).
- Remove the camshafts (1).
IMPORTANT:
Mark the camshafts upon removal to ensure installation is in the correct position.