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Camshaft & Valve Lash Adjusters: Removal

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain engine oil and coolant. Remove oil pan and oil pump strainer. See OIL PAN. Remove cylinder head cover. See CYLINDER HEAD COVER  .
  2. Remove timing chain cover. See TIMING CHAIN COVER  . Remove 2nd timing chain and chain tensioner. See 2ND TIMING CHAIN & CHAIN TENSIONER  . Remove camshaft position sensor from end of camshaft.
  3. After removing 2nd timing chain, turn crankshaft clockwise 90 degrees to prevent valves from hitting pistons. Remove camshaft bearing cap bolts in reverse order of tightening sequence. See Figure . Remove camshaft bearing caps and camshafts.
  4. Remove valve lash adjusters. Completely immerse valve lash adjusters in clean engine oil to keep them from collapsing. DO NOT apply force to body of adjuster nor place adjuster on its side or with bucket body facing up.
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