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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2005SANTA FE GLS, 2.7 D, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 1 (ENGINE (G6CU-GSL 3.5L))MAIN MOVING SYSTEMCAMSHAFTDISASSEMBLY
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 2.7 D, AWD

Main Moving System: Camshaft: Disassembly

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 2.7 D, AWDSECTION Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
  1. Remove the engine cover and intake manifold.

    For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD  .

    Fig 1: Removing Engine Cover
    G03844606Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  2. Disconnect the breather hose and the engine harness.

    For additional information, refer to ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY  .

  3. Remove the timing belt.

    For additional information, refer to TIMING BELT  .

  4. Remove the spark plug cables.
  5. Loosen the cylinder head cover bolts and then remove it.
    Fig 2: Loosening Cylinder Head Cover Bolts
    G03844607Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the camshaft sprockets.
  7. Remove the camshaft bearing caps.
    Fig 3: Removing Camshaft Bearing Caps
    G03844608Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the camshafts.
    Fig 4: Removing Camshafts
    G03844609Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
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