Mystique V6-153 2.5L DOHC VIN L SFI (1999)
Remove the twelve right-hand camshaft roller finger followers.
14. CAUTION: Do not rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise. The timing chains may bind causing engine damage.
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise two revolutions and position the crankshaft keyway in the 1l o'clock position.
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The left-hand camshafts will be in the neutral position.
15. CAUTION: Cylinder head and camshaft bearing caps are numbered to make sure they are assembled in their original position. When
removed, keep the bearing caps with the cylinder head they were removed from. Do not mix caps.
NOTE: Do not loosen any of the other bolts until the thrust caps are removed.
Remove the left-hand camshaft thrust caps 1L and 5L.
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Remove the bolts.
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Remove the camshaft thrust caps.
