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26. Camshaft Removal - Right


^ Tools Required
- J44212 Camshaft Holding Tool

Important: Bearing caps must remain with their original cylinder head and in their original location, do not mix bearing caps.





1. Observe the markings on the bearing caps. Each bearing cap is marked in order to identify its location. The markings have the following meanings:
^ The arrow points toward the front of the engine.
^ The I indicates the intake camshaft.
^ The E indicates the exhaust camshaft.
^ The number indicates the journal position from the front of the engine.





2. Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts.
3. Remove the camshaft bearing caps. Store the bearing caps in a clean shop towel.





4. Remove the J44212 from the right cylinder head camshafts.
5. Remove the camshafts. Place the camshafts in a secure location.
6. Cover the camshafts with an oil soaked towel in order to prevent corrosion.





7. Remove the camshaft followers. Place the camshaft followers in a secure location.





8. Remove the stationary hydraulic lash adjusters (SHLA). Place the SHLAs in a secure location.