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5-9
CAMSHAFT
ENG
NOTE:
NOTE:
EAS00199
REMOVING THE CAMSHAFTS
1. Remove:
S
cylinder head cover
2. Align:
S
“T” mark on the generator rotor
a
(with the stationary pointer on the generator
cover
b
)
a. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise.
b. When piston #1 is at TDC on the compres-
sion stroke, align the “T” mark
a
with the sta-
tionary pointer
b
on the generator rotor.
TDC on the compression stroke can be found
when the camshaft lobes are turned away from
each other.
3. Loosen:
S
camshaft sprocket bolts
1
4. Loosen:
S
cap bolt
1
5. Remove:
S
timing chain tensioner
2
S
gasket
6. Remove:
S
camshaft caps
1
S
dowel pins
For reference during installation, put identifica-
tion marks on each camshaft cap.