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.Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection Engine Lubrication Oil Sump/Pan
Clean the oil pan mating surface.Clean the oil pan-(1). Remove all the sludge andthe oil deposits.Inspect the threads for the engine oil drain plug.Inspect the oil pan for cracking near the pan rail and thetransmission mounting points.Inspect the oil pan for cracking resulting from impact orflying r ...