Repair Procedure

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NOTICE:

When working with a vehicle equipped with the electronic air suspension, be sure to set it to the leveling off mode to prevent unexpected operation. Refer to the Electronic Air Suspension System Service Precautions - Refer to: Electronic Air Suspension System Connector Fitting Precautions or Electronic Air Suspension System Service Precautions for the procedure.

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

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: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

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: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

A.-
Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:
- Engine Cover - Refer to: Cylinder Head Cover Area (3.5L Engine) or Cylinder Head Cover Area (3.0L Engine)
B.-
Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:
- Engine Cover - Refer to: Cylinder Head Cover Area (3.5L Engine) or Cylinder Head Cover Area (3.0L Engine)

C.-

Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:

Drive Belt - Refer to: Alternator Area (3.0L Engine) or Alternator Area (3.5L Engine)
Right Front Inner Fender (as needed)

Sub-Procedure

NOTICE:

Do not use an impact wrench.

Figure 1

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Removal

Refer to figure 1.

Figure 2

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Installation

1. Refer to figure

2. a: Clean

Lubricant Specifications (Figure 2)

Position	Type
b	Engine Oil

Figure 3

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Figure 4

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2. Refer to figure 3.

Tightening Procedure (When a new crankshaft and/or a new pulley bolt is installed) (Figure 4)

Step	Operation	Specification
1	Temporarily Tighten	180 N.m (133 lbf.ft)
2	Remove	-
3	Temporarily Tighten	100 N.m (74 lbf.ft)
4	Angle Tighten	c	60 deg.

Tightening Procedure (When the crankshaft and the pulley bolt is reused) (Figure 4)

Step	Operation	Specification
1	Temporarily Tighten	100 N.m (74 lbf.ft)
2	Angle Tighten	c	60 deg.

D.-

Sub-Procedure

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Installation

Refer to the figure.

Installation Directions

Position	Direction
a	Camshaft Pulley Side

E.-
Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:
- Engine Undercover
- Throttle Body Inlet Hose
Sub-Procedure

Removal/Installation
- Lift and support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.
Installation
- Do the mount tightening procedure - Refer to: Engine Mount Tightening Procedure (3.0L Engine) or Engine Mount Tightening Procedure (3.5L Engine) before tightening all of the mount bolts and nuts.
F.-
Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:
- Engine Undercover
Sub-Procedure

Removal/Installation
- Lift and support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.
Installation
- Do the mount tightening procedure - Refer to: Engine Mount Tightening Procedure (3.0L Engine) or Engine Mount Tightening Procedure (3.5L Engine) before tightening all of the mount bolts and nuts.
G.-
Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:
- Throttle Body Inlet Hose

H.-

Key Information

NOTE: For the removal and installation procedure, refer to Timing Belt Removal and Installation - Refer to: Timing Belt Removal and Installation (3.5L Engine) or Timing Belt Removal and Installation (3.0L Engine) and the sub-procedure below.

Sub-Procedure

Figure 1

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Figure 2

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Figure 3

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Removal

1. Refer to figure 1, 2, and 3, align the marks.

Assembly Position Details (Figure 1, 2, and 3)

Position	Object
a	TDC Mark (Timing Belt Drive Pulley)
b	Pointer (Engine Oil Pump)
c	TDC Mark (Front VTC Actuator B)
d	Pointer (Front Cylinder Head Cover)
e	TDC Mark (Front VTC Actuator A)
f	Pointer (Front Cylinder Head Cover)
g	TDC Mark (Rear VTC Actuator B)
h	Pointer (Rear Cylinder Head Cover)
i	TDC Mark (Rear VTC Actuator A)

Position	Object
k	Pointer (Rear Cylinder Head Cover)

Figure 4

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Figure 5

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2. Install the cam holder assembly, and hold the cam holder assembly with the handle.

3. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise to compress the timing belt auto-tensioner.

4. Insert a pin (m). (Figure 4)

Pin Specifications (Figure 4 and 5)

Standard Value
m	3.0 mm (7/64 in)

5. Remove the timing belt auto-tensioner.

Figure 6

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Figure 7

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Figure 8

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Installation

NOTICE:

If there is the oil on the sprocket surface of the VTC actuator, degrease it.

1. Refer to figure 6, 7, and 8, align the marks.

Assembly Position Details (Figure 6, 7, and 8)

Position	Object
n	TDC Mark (Timing Belt Drive Pulley)
o	Pointer (Engine Oil Pump)
p	TDC Mark (Front VTC Actuator B)
q	Pointer (Front Cylinder Head Cover)
r	TDC Mark (Front VTC Actuator A)
s	Pointer (Front Cylinder Head Cover)
t	TDC Mark (Rear VTC Actuator B)
u	Pointer (Rear Cylinder Head Cover)
v	TDC Mark (Rear VTC Actuator A)
w	Pointer (Rear Cylinder Head Cover)

Figure 9

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2. Refer to figure 9, and install the timing belt.

Assembly Position Details (Figure 9)

Position	Object
x	Drive Pulley
y	Idler Pulley
z	Touch Idler Pulley
aa	Front VTC Actuator B
ab	Front VTC Actuator A
ac	Water Pump Pulley
ad	Rear VTC Actuator A
ae	Rear VTC Actuator B
af	Touch Idler Pulley

3. Install the timing belt auto-tensioner, then tighten the nut to the specified torque.

4. Remove the pin from the timing belt auto-tensioner.

Figure 10

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5. Turn the crankshaft 3.8 turns clockwise.

NOTE: Check that the marks (ag) on the VTC Actuators and the pointers (ah) on the cylinder head covers are aligned. (Figure 10)

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6. Loosen the nut (ai) while holding the timing belt auto-tensioner with a hex wrench. (Figure 11)

Figure 12

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Figure 13

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Figure 14

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7. Turn the retainer counterclockwise, and align the indicators (ak). (Figure 12)

NOTE: If the Indicator range is exceeded, turn the retainer clockwise until the right end of the arm dent shape (am) overlaps the right end of the base hook (an), then turn the retainer counterclockwise, and align the indicators (ak). (Figure 12 and 13)

8. With the indicators aligned, hold the hex wrench and tighten the nut.

Tightening Procedure (Figure 14)

Step	Operation	Specification
1	Temporarily Tighten	10 N.m (7.4 lbf.ft)
2	Angle Tighten	ao	60 deg.

9. Make sure the hex hole in the proper range (ap). (Figure 12)

10. When the adjustment is complete, make mark (aq) to the indicator. (Figure 12)

After Installation

Ignition Timing Inspection - Refer to: Ignition Timing Inspection (3.0L Engine) or Ignition Timing Inspection (3.5L Engine)

Maintenance Minder Reset (With Maintenance Minder System)

If the Maintenance Minder requires the timing belt to be replaced, reset the Maintenance Minder with the gauge (see "Resetting the Maintenance Minder").

I.-

Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:

Cylinder Head Cover Area Parts - Refer to: Cylinder Head Cover Area (3.5L Engine) or Cylinder Head Cover Area (3.0L Engine)
- -
  Front: PCV Chamber
- -
  Rear: Cam Top Plate
- -
  Rear: Breather Chamber

Sub-Procedure

Figure 1

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Figure 2

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Figure 3

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Removal

Hold the camshaft with an open-end wrench, then loosen the VTC actuator mounting bolt. (Figure 1)

Camshaft Details (Figure 2 and 3)

Position	Object
a	Front Intake Camshaft
b	Front Exhaust Camshaft
c	Rear Intake Camshaft
d	Rear Exhaust Camshaft

Installation

Apply engine oil to the VTC actuator mounting bolt.

Lubricant Specifications

Position	Type
Threads Flange	Engine Oil

J.-

Sub-Procedure

Removal

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the cylinder heads and the cylinder head covers.

Figure 1

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Figure 2

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Installation

NOTICE:

Do not apply engine oil to the camshaft oil seal.

1. Clean and dry the oil seal housing.

2. Hold the camshaft with an open-end wrench.

Camshaft Details (Figure 1 and 2)

Position	Object
a	Front Intake Camshaft
b	Front Exhaust Camshaft
c	Rear Intake Camshaft
d	Rear Exhaust Camshaft

Figure 3

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3. Install the washer (e) and the bolt (f). (Figure 3)

Figure 4

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4. Insert the camshaft oil seal (g). (Figure 4)

5. Install the seal D/shaft (h) and the nut (i). (Figure 4)

Figure 5

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6. Turn the nut (k) clockwise, and press fit the camshaft oil seal. (Figure 5)

NOTICE:

Press fit until the seal D/shaft is seated.

K.-
Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:
- Water Pump - Refer to: Water Pump Area (3.5L Engine) or Water Pump Area (3.0L Engine)