Landcruiser AWD L6-4.5L (1FZ-FE) (1997)
3. Loosen and remove the No. 1 bearing cap bolts, alternately loosening the left and right bolts uniformly.
4. Loosen and remove the No. 3, No. 4, No. 6 and No. 7 bearing cap bolts, alternately loosening the left and right bolts uniformly in several passes,
in the sequence shown.
CAUTION: Do not remove the No. 2 and No. 5 bearing cap bolts at this stage.
5. Remove the 4 bearing caps.
6. Alternately and uniformly loosen and remove the No. 2 and No. 5 bearing cap bolts.
NOTE:
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As the 4 No. 2 and No. 5 bearing cap bolts are loosened, make sure that the camshaft is lifted out straight and level.
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If the camshaft is not being lifted out straight and level, retighten the 4 No. 2 and No. 5 bearing cap bolts. Then reverse the order of above
steps from (e) to (c) and repeat steps from (a) to (f) once again.
CAUTION: Do not pry on or attempt to force the camshaft with a tool or other object.
7. Remove the 2 bearing caps and exhaust camshaft.