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11. Exhaust Camshaft, Bearing Cap, and Lash Adjuster Removal

Exhaust Camshaft, Bearing Cap, and Lash Adjuster Removal

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





1. Mark bearing caps to ensure they are installed in the same position.
2. Remove the exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolts.
3. Remove the camshaft bearing caps ensuring they are marked and refitted in same position on assembly.
4. Remove the exhaust camshaft.





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

5. Remove the exhaust camshaft roller finger followers.





6. Remove the hydraulic element adjusters.