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Intake and Exhaust Camshaft, Bearing Cap, and Lash Adjuster Removal (LDK, LHU)

Intake and Exhaust Camshaft, Bearing Cap, and Lash Adjuster Removal (LDK, LHU)

Intake Camshaft and Components Removal


1. Remove the intake camshaft position actuator solenoid valve bolt (1) and valve (2).


2. Remove the rear cylinder head opening plate bolts (2) and plate (1).


3. Remove the intake camshaft bearing rear cap bolts and camshaft bearing rear cap (2).


4.
Note

Remove each bolt on each cap one turn at a time until there is no spring tension pushing on the camshaft.


Mark camshaft caps to ensure they are installed in the same position.

5. Remove the intake camshaft cap bolts.

6. Remove the camshaft caps (1).

7. Remove the intake camshaft (3).

8.
Note

Keep all of the roller finger followers and hydraulic lash adjusters in order so that they can be reinstalled in their respective locations.


Remove the intake camshaft roller finger followers (1).


9. Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters (1).



Exhaust Camshaft and Components Removal


1. Remove the exhaust camshaft position actuator solenoid valve bolt (1) and valve (2).


2. Remove the exhaust camshaft bearing rear cap bolts and exhaust camshaft bearing rear cap (2).


3.
Note

Remove each bolt on each cap one turn at a time until there is no spring tension pushing on the camshaft.


Mark camshaft caps to ensure they are installed in the same position.

4. Remove the exhaust camshaft cap bolts.

5. Remove the camshaft caps (1) ensuring they are marked and refitted in same position on assembly.

6. Remove the exhaust camshaft (3).

7.
Note

Keep all of the roller finger followers and hydraulic lash adjusters in order so that they can be reinstalled in their respective locations.


Remove the exhaust camshaft roller finger followers (1).


8. Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters (1).