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Temporarily install the engine oil pan which was removed at the timing chain removal (Refer to TIMING CHAIN .)
CAUTION: When supporting the engine and transaxle assembly with a garage jack, be careful not to deform the engine oil pan.
Place a garage jack against the engine oil pan with a piece of wood in between to support the engine and transaxle assembly.
Remove special tool MB991454, MB991928 or MB991895 which was installed for supporting the engine and transaxle assembly when the timing chain was removed.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool MB991928 And MB991454
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool MB991454 And MB991895
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the camshaft bearing.
Loosen the front camshaft bearing cap mounting bolts in the order of number shown in the figure, and remove the front camshaft bearing cap.

Fig 3: Front Camshaft Bearing Caps Mounting Bolts Loosening Sequence
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.