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Camshaft Removal

Camshaft Removal



1.
Note

Note removal sequence 1-4.


Remove the 4 camshaft bearing cap bolts.


2.
Note

Release the bearing support by striking it gently with a plastic hammer.


Remove the first camshaft bearing cap (1).

3. Loosen the 8 exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolts working from outside to inside in a spiral in steps of 1/2 up to 1 turn.


4. Remove the 8 exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolts.

5.
Note

Mark camshaft bearing caps before removal.


Remove the 4 exhaust camshaft bearing caps numbers 6-9 from the cylinder head.

6. Remove the exhaust camshaft (1).

7. Loosen the 8 intake camshaft bearing cap bolts working from outside to inside in a spiral in steps of 1/2 up to 1 turn.


8. Remove the 8 intake camshaft bearing cap bolts.

9.
Note

Mark camshaft bearing caps before removal.


Remove the 4 intake camshaft bearing caps numbers 2-5 from the cylinder head.

10. Remove the intake camshaft (1).

11. Remove the camshaft seal rings.