Captiva

Camshaft Removal - Left Side

1. 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.




2. Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts.
3. Remove the camshaft bearing caps.




Note: Mark the camshafts upon removal to ensure installation is in the correct position.

4. Remove the camshafts.
5. Replace the camshaft bearing caps and bolts.