Milan FWD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2007)
18. Remove the timing chain from the intake camshaft drive gear.
19. Mark the position of the camshaft lobes on the No. 1 cylinder for installation reference.
20. CAUTION: Failure to follow the camshaft loosening procedure can result in damage to the camshafts.
Remove the camshafts from the engine.
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Loosen the camshaft bearing cap bolts, in the sequence shown, one turn at a time until all tension is released from the camshaft bearing caps.
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Remove the bolts and the camshaft bearing caps.
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Remove the camshafts.
21. If removal of the camshaft phaser and sprocket is necessary, mark the sprocket and camshaft for reference during installation.
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If necessary, place the camshaft in a soft-jawed vise. Remove the bolt and the camshaft phaser and sprocket.
