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Exhaust Camshaft Replacement

1. Remove the camshaft exhaust sprocket. Refer to Camshaft Exhaust Sprocket Replacement .



2. Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts in a spiral sequence as shown one turn at a time until there is no spring tension pushing on the camshaft.




Note: Mind the markings on the camshaft bearing caps to ensure they will be installed in the same position.

3. Remove the 10 camshaft bearing cap bolts (1).
4. Remove the 5 camshaft bearing caps (2).
5. Remove the exhaust camshaft (3).

Note: Mind the markings on the camshaft bearing caps. Camshaft bearing caps should be installed in their original position.

1. Lubricate camshaft and camshaft bearing caps with engine oil.
2. Install the exhaust camshaft (3).
3. Install the 5 camshaft bearing caps (2).
4. Install the 10 camshaft bearing cap bolts (1) and hand-tighten.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.





Note: Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts one turn at a time to avoid shape distortion of the camshaft.

5. Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts one turn at a time in a spiral sequence as shown to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
6. Install the camshaft exhaust sprocket. Refer to Camshaft Exhaust Sprocket Replacement .