Camshaft (LH) Disassembly Note
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- Before removing the camshaft, inspect the following.
- Camshaft end play. (See CAMSHAFT END PLAY INSPECTION .)
- Camshaft journal oil clearance. (See CAMSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE INSPECTION .)
- Remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps 1R and 5R first. Do not loosen any of the other bolts until the thrust caps are removed, or damage to the thrust caps may occur.
- The camshaft bearing caps are numbered to make sure they are reassembled in their original position. When removed, keep the bearing caps with the cylinder head they were removed from. Do not mix the caps.
- Remove the camshaft cap bolts in the order indicated in the figure in several passes.
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