L300 V6-3.0L VIN R (2001)
8. Remove J42069-1 Camshaft Locking Tool.
9. Remove camshaft gear bolt.
10. Remove camshaft gear.
IMPORTANT:
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The intake camshaft is marked with the letter "A" and the exhaust camshaft is marked with the letter "E."
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Ensure that camshaft is not under load from lifter(s) and that camshaft comes out of bearing seats evenly.
11. Loosen camshaft bearing cap bolts sequentially starting from center and moving outwards in a spiral direction in stages of 1/2 to 1 turn.
12. Remove camshaft bearing cap bolts.
13. Remove camshaft bearing caps. Note the code marks on the bearing caps.
IMPORTANT: The bearing caps for the rear side (CYL 1, 3, 5) cylinder head are marked with an "L" followed by a number.
14. Remove camshaft with seal attached.
15. Remove camshaft seal.
16. Clean all bearing surfaces.
17. Clean all sealing surfaces
INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate camshaft bearing surfaces with clean engine oil.
2. Install camshaft to cylinder head.