Camshaft Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. Remove the cylinder head covers (see Cylinder Head Cover Removal and Installation), the timing belt and sprockets (see Timing Belt and Timing Belt Drive Sprockets Removal, Inspection and Installation).
2. Remove the ignition distributor (see Chapter Engine Electrical).
3. Remove the rocker arm assemblies (see Rocker Arm Assembly Removal, Inspection and Installation).

4. Remove the EGR valve (see Chapter Engine Control) to gain access to the camshaft rear retaining plate.
Before removing the camshafts, measure their axial play.

5. Remove the rear camshaft holder plate.

6. Carefully remove the camshaft from the cylinder head, taking care not to damage the cam lobes and journals.
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