15. Exhaust Camshaft and Valve Lifter Removal

Exhaust Camshaft and Lifter Removal
1. Rotate the crankshaft 90 degrees clockwise in order to prevent interference between the valves and the pistons.





2. Apply matchmarks (4) to the camshaft position sensor and the cylinder head.
3. Remove the bolt and the camshaft position sensor from the rear end of the exhaust camshaft.





4. Loosen the camshaft bearing caps in sequence.
5. Remove the camshaft bearing caps.
6. Remove the camshaft.

Important:
- Store the valve lifters so that they can be installed in the same bore from which they were removed.
- Do not disassemble the valve lifter.
- Do not apply force to the body (valve side) of the valve lifter. This will force oil to leak out of the valve lifter.
- Store the valve lifters submerged in clean engine oil camshaft side down until installation.
- Store the valve lifters camshaft side up if left in air until installation. Do not store in air on the valve lifter side or with the camshaft side down.





7. Remove the valve lifters.