Removal and Installation: Removal

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Remove the rocker cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Using Tool A, rotate the engine so that cylinder 1 is at TDC. Insert Tool B into the vibration damper (1). TDC for cylinder 1 is identified by aligning the matching marks on the camshaft gears.

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Tool A	:-- - (J-54424)
Tool B	:-- - (J-54404)

Install Tool A on the intake cam sprocket (1).

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Tool A	:-- - (J-54408)
Bolts (C)	: 9.0 N.m (0.9 kg-m, 80 in-lb)
Nuts (B)	: 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17 ft-lb)

NOTE: Tighten bolts (C) first and then tighten nuts (B).

If removing all camshafts on both heads simultaneously, two tools will be required.

Loosen and remove the camshaft sprocket bolt.
NOTE: When the camshaft sprocket bolt is loosened, the valve springs will move the camshafts slightly. This is acceptable.
Slide the camshaft sprocket away from the camshaft slightly.
Loosen and remove the camshaft cap bolts (A) and remove the camshaft caps (1).

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NOTE: Camshaft caps must be installed in their specific location.
Remove the camshafts (1).

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NOTE: Do not attempt to remove the camshaft gear (A) from the camshaft.
Remove the rocker arms (2) and hydraulic lash adjusters (1) (if necessary).

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