Camshaft Removal - Left Side

Reference: CAMSHAFT POSITION ACTUATOR REMOVAL - LEFT SIDE INTAKE (THIRD DESIGN) .

Reference: CAMSHAFT POSITION ACTUATOR REMOVAL - LEFT SIDE INTAKE (FOURTH DESIGN) .

Special Tool 

EN 46105 Camshaft Locking Tool 

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (EN 46105-2)

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1. Remove the EN 46105-2 from the left camshafts.
2. Position the camshaft lobes in a neutral position.
   Fig 2: Identifying Markings On Bearing Caps

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3. 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 raised feature must always be oriented toward the center of the cylinder head.
   • The I indicates the intake camshaft.
   • The E indicates the exhaust camshaft.
   • The number indicates the journal position from the front of the engine.
     Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Cap & Bolts

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4. Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts.
5. Remove the camshaft bearing caps.
   Fig 4: Identifying Camshafts

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6. Remove the camshafts.
7. Replace the camshaft bearing caps and bolts.

Reference: CAMSHAFT CLEANING AND INSPECTION .