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Intake and Exhaust Camshaft, Bearing Cap, and Lash Adjuster Removal LDK

Intake Camshaft and Components Removal


    Object Number: 2074533  Size: SH
  1. Remove the intake camshaft position actuator solenoid valve bolt (1) and valve (2).

  2. Object Number: 2141371  Size: SH
  3. Remove the rear cylinder head opening plate bolts (2) and plate (1).

  4. Object Number: 2074535  Size: SH
  5. Remove the intake camshaft bearing rear cap bolts and camshaft bearing rear cap (2).
  6. Note: Remove each bolt on each cap one turn at a time until there is no spring tension pushing on the camshaft.

  7. Mark camshaft caps to ensure they are installed in the same position.
  8. Remove the intake camshaft cap bolts.
  9. Remove the camshaft caps (1).
  10. Remove the intake camshaft (3).

  11. Object Number: 2074537  Size: SH

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

  12. Remove the intake camshaft roller finger followers (1).

  13. Object Number: 2074539  Size: SH
  14. Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters (1).

Exhaust Camshaft and Components Removal


    Object Number: 2074543  Size: SH
  1. Remove the exhaust camshaft position actuator solenoid valve bolt (1) and valve (2).

  2. Object Number: 2074545  Size: SH
  3. Remove the exhaust camshaft bearing rear cap bolts and exhaust camshaft bearing rear cap (2).
  4. Note: Remove each bolt on each cap one turn at a time until there is no spring tension pushing on the camshaft.

  5. Mark camshaft caps to ensure they are installed in the same position.
  6. Remove the exhaust camshaft cap bolts.
  7. Remove the camshaft caps (1) ensuring they are marked and refitted in same position on assembly.
  8. Remove the exhaust camshaft (3).

  9. Object Number: 2074547  Size: SH

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

  10. Remove the exhaust camshaft roller finger followers (1).

  11. Object Number: 2074551  Size: SH
  12. Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters (1).