Mariner 2WD L4-2.5L (2009)
16. Remove the Camshaft Alignment Plate.
17. Remove the timing chain from the intake camshaft drive gear.
18. Mark the position of the camshaft lobes on the No. 1 cylinder for installation reference.
19. NOTICE: Failure to follow the camshaft loosening procedure can result in damage to the camshafts.
NOTE: Mark the location and orientation of each camshaft bearing cap.
Remove the camshafts from the engine.
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Loosen the camshaft bearing cap bolts, in sequence, 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.