Removal

REMOVAL

1. Remove the cylinder head covers. Cylinder Head Cover - Removal.

NOTE: Rotate engine at the crankshaft in running direction until scribe mark 40° on pulley/vibration damper corresponds with scribe mark on timing chain cover. Grooves in the camshafts must be toward the inside of the wedge.

2. Position the engine timing at 40° ATDC. Description and Operation.




3. Using Special Tools 9104 (1) and 9105 Camshaft Locating Plates, lock the camshafts by placing the tool flush on the cylinder head, and inserting it into the groove in the camshaft.




4. Remove the timing chain tensioner (1).




5. Use a cable tie (1) to secure the timing chains to the camshaft sprockets.




6. Remove the camshaft sprocket bolt (1) and sprocket.




7. Partially loosen the bolts in the sequence shown. (See diagram).




8. Loosen and remove the bearing bridge bolts in the sequence shown. Remove the camshaft bearing bridges.