Removal (Prizm GSi)
- Remove timing belt and camshaft sprockets. See TIMING BELT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Using dial indicator, check camshaft end play before removing camshaft.
- If end play is greater than specification, replace camshaft or cylinder head. See CAMSHAFT table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS at end of article.NOTE: Camshaft bearing caps are marked either with an "I" for intake camshaft or an "E" for exhaust camshaft. Camshaft bearing caps are numbered starting with No. 1 at timing belt end of cylinder head. Ensure arrow on bearing cap points toward timing belt end of engine.
- Note location and direction of camshaft bearing caps. Remove camshaft bearing caps and remove camshaft.