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Engine mechanics - 1.6L (LDE, LLU), 1.8L (2H0) (Camshaft Removal): Repair Instructions

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra J
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Engine mechanics - 1.6L (LDE, LLU), 1.8L (2H0) › Repair Instructions › Camshaft Removal
EngineCamshaft Removal

Camshaft Removal


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Note:  Note removal sequence 1-4.
1. Remove the 4 camshaft bearing cap bolts.

Note:  Release the bearing support by striking it gently with a plastic hammer.
2. Remove the first camshaft bearing cap (1).

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3. Loosen the 8 exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolts working from outside to inside in a spiral in steps of 1/2 up to 1 turn.
4. Remove the 8 exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolts.

Note:  Mark camshaft bearing caps before removal.
5. Remove the 4 exhaust camshaft bearing caps numbers 6-9 from the cylinder head.
6. Remove the exhaust camshaft (1).

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7. Loosen the 8 intake camshaft bearing cap bolts working from outside to inside in a spiral in steps of 1/2 up to 1 turn.
8. Remove the 8 intake camshaft bearing cap bolts.

Note:  Mark camshaft bearing caps before removal.
9. Remove the 4 intake camshaft bearing caps numbers 2-5 from the cylinder head.
10. Remove the intake camshaft (1).
11. Remove the camshaft seal rings.

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