Camshaft Removal. Cadillac Concours 1997

For 1990-2009 cars

1. Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts.

Important: Bearing caps must remain with their original cylinder head and in their original location , do not mix bearing caps.

2. Observe the markings on the bearing caps. Each bearing cap is marked in order to identify its location. The markings have the following meanings:

• | The arrow points toward the front of the engine.

• | The I indicates the intake camshaft.

• | The E indicates the exhaust camshaft.

• | The number indicates the journal position from the front of the engine.

3. Remove the camshaft bearing caps. Store the bearing caps in a clean shop towel.
4. Remove the camshaft. Place the camshaft in a secure location.
5. Cover the camshaft with an oil soaked towel in order to prevent corrosion.
6. Repeat the procedure for each camshaft.