Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit: Removal

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NOTE: Do not loosen or remove the Crankshaft pulley bolt without first installing the special tools. The Crankshaft pulley and the Crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to the Crankshaft. Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the Crankshaft pulley bolt, the Crankshaft and camshafts must be locked in place by the special service tools, otherwise severe engine damage can occur.

NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.

1.

Remove the following items:
1. Remove the valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover .
2. Remove the timing belt. Refer to: Timing Belt .

2.

Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1097 Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Unit.

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3.

NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench to hold the camshafts by the hexagon to prevent the camshafts from turning.

Remove the VCT unit caps.

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4.

NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench to hold the camshafts by the hexagon to prevent the camshafts from turning.

Remove the bolts and the VCT units.

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