
Observe the markings on the bearing caps. Each bearing cap is marked in order to identifyits 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.

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

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