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Removal

Exhaust Camshaft






Uniformly loosen and remove the 8 bolts on the No.1, No.2, No.3 and No.5 bearing caps, in several passes, in the sequence shown.

Note: Do not remove the No.4 bearing cap bolts at this stage.
Remove the No.1, No.2, No.3 and No.5 bearing caps.





Alternately and uniformly loosen and remove the 2 bolts on the No.4 bearing cap.

As the 2 No.4 bearing cap bolts loosened, check that the camshaft is being lifted out straight and level.

Note: Do not pry on or attempt to force the camshaft with a tool or other object.

Remove the No.4 bearing cap and exhaust camshaft.


Intake Camshaft





Uniformly loosen and remove the 8 bolts on the No.1, No.2, No.4 and No.5 bearing caps, in several passes. in the sequence shown.

Note:Do not remove the No.3 bearing cap bolts at this stage.

Remove the No.1, No.2, No.4 and No.5 bearing caps.





Alternately and uniformly loosen and remove the 2 bolts on the No.3 bearing cap.
As the 2 No.3 bearing cap bolts are loosened, check that the camshaft is being lifted out straight and level. after breaking adhesion on the front bearing cap.

Note: Do not pry on or attempt to force the camshaft with a tool or other object.

Remove the No.3 bearing cap and intake camshaft.