In-Vehicle Repair: Camshafts: Removal

Remove the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
Remove the special tool.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool
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CAUTION: Record the camshaft bearing cap locations. The camshaft bearing caps are positional and must be installed in their original locations and orientation or engine damage can occur.

CAUTION: Do not use any means of marking the shims other than a permanent-type marker. Any scratches or paint on the shims can result in incorrect lash adjustments and severe engine damage.

CAUTION: Record the shim and bucket tappet location. The shim and bucket tappet are positional and if installed in the incorrect location, engine damage can occur.

Remove the RH camshaft bearing caps.
- Remove the bolts.
- Remove the RH camshaft bearing caps.
  
  Fig 2: Locating RH Camshaft Bearing Caps
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Remove the RH camshafts.

Fig 3: Locating Intake And Exhaust Camshafts
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CAUTION: Record the camshaft bearing cap locations. The camshaft bearing caps are positional and must be installed in their original locations and orientation or engine damage can occur.

CAUTION: Do not use any means of marking the shims other than a permanent-type marker. Any scratches or paint on the shims can result in incorrect lash adjustments and severe engine damage.

CAUTION: Record the location of the shims and bucket tappets. The bucket tappets and shims are positional and if installed in the incorrect location, engine damage can occur.

Remove the LH camshaft bearing caps.
- Remove the bolts.
- Remove the LH camshaft bearing caps.
  
  Fig 4: Locating LH Camshaft Bearing Caps
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Remove the LH camshafts.

Fig 5: Locating LH Camshafts
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