Removal Procedure

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Remove the timing belt upper front cover. Refer to Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Removal (1.6L LDE, LXV, 1.8L 2H0, and LUW) .

Fig 1: View Of Crankshaft TDC Position

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Set the crankshaft balancer in the direction of the engine rotation to 1st cylinder TDC (mark 1).
Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Removal .

Fig 2: Front Panel And Bolts

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NOTE: The right half of the EN-6340: locking tool can be recognized by the lettering right, arrow, on the tool.

Prepare the right half of the EN-6340: locking tool.
1. Remove the 2 bolts (2).
2. Remove the front panel (1) from the EN-6340: locking tool - right.

Fig 3: Spot Type Markings And Special Tool

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NOTE:

The spot type marking (4) on the intake camshaft position actuator adjuster does not correspond to the groove of the EN-6340: locking tool - left (1) during this process, but must be somewhat above.
The spot type marking (3) on the exhaust camshaft position actuator adjuster must correspond to the groove on EN-6340: locking tool - right (2).

Insert the EN-6340: locking tool - left (1) and the EN-6340: locking tool - right (2) in the camshaft position actuator adjuster.

Fig 4: Locking Pins And Timing Belt Tension Roller

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Install the EN-6333: locking pin (1), apply tension to the timing belt tension roller (2) in the direction of the arrow. Install the EN-6333: locking pin (3).
Mark timing belt in direction of rotation.

Fig 5: Flywheel And Flywheel Holder

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Install the EN-652: flywheel holder (1), lock the flywheel (2) (or automatic transmission flex respectively) via the starter ring gear.

Fig 6: Crankshaft Balancer

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Remove the bolt (1) and the crankshaft balancer (2).

Fig 7: Timing Belt Lower Front Cover

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Remove the 4 timing belt lower front cover bolts (2).
Remove the timing belt lower front cover (1).

Fig 8: Timing Belt Idler Pulley

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Remove the timing belt idler pulley bolt (1).
Remove the timing belt idler pulley (2).

Fig 9: Timing Belt Tensioner

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Remove the tensioner bolt (1).
Remove the timing belt tensioner (2).

Fig 10: Timing Belt, Timing Belt Tensioner

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Remove the timing belt (1).
Stop the timing belt tensioner (2).
Remove the EN-652: flywheel holder to unlock the crankshaft.

Fig 11: Turning Crankshaft Against Direction Of Engine Rotation

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Turn the crankshaft 60° (A) against the direction of engine rotation.

Fig 12: Camshaft Position Actuator Adjuster

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Remove the 2 camshaft position actuator adjuster closure bolts (1).

NOTE: A second technician is required.

Loosen the camshaft position actuator adjuster bolts (2).
Hold at the appropriate camshaft hexagon.
Remove the camshaft position actuator adjuster bolts (2) and the camshaft position actuator adjuster (3).

Fig 13: Aligning Camshafts Horizontally

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Align the camshafts horizontally by the hexagon arrows, until the EN-6628-A: locking tool can be inserted in both camshafts.

Fig 14: Locking Tool

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Insert the EN-6628-A: locking tool (1) into the camshafts.