Right Camshaft: Removal
CAUTION:
When the timing chain is removed and the cylinder heads are still installed, do not forcefully rotate the camshafts or crankshaft independently of each other. Severe valve or piston damage can occur.
CAUTION:
DO NOT STAMP OR STRIKE THE CAMSHAFT BEARING CAPS. SEVERE DAMAGE WILL OCCUR TO THE BEARING CAPS.
- Remove the variable valve timing assembly. Refer to ASSEMBLY, VARIABLE VALVE TIMING, PHASER / OIL CONTROL VALVE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .NOTE:
Camshaft bearing caps should have been marked during engine manufacturing. For example, the number one exhaust camshaft bearing cap is marked "1E->". The caps should be installed with the notch forward.
- Rotate the camshafts counterclockwise to position the alignment holes (1) at top-dead-center.
- Loosen the camshaft bearing cap bolts reversing the sequence shown in illustration, starting at 8 and ending with 1.NOTE:
When the camshaft is removed the rocker arms may slide downward, mark the rocker arms before removing the camshaft.
- Remove the camshaft bearing caps and the camshafts.
