Removal & Installation: Camshaft: Removal
- On non-turbo models, remove valve cover. Remove mechanical fuel pump, if used. Rotate camshaft until No. 4 cylinder is in firing position. Remove distributor cap and mark rotor position on housing. Lock timing chain tensioner by depressing and turning slide pin 90° clockwise. See Figure .
- Check chain for slack after locking tensioner. Remove fuel pump drive cam (if used) and camshaft sprocket with timing chain attached. DO NOT separate chain and sprocket.
- On turbo models, remove valve cover and cylinder head as previously outlined. Rotate crankshaft until No. 4 piston is at TDC on compression stroke. Remove timing belt cover and timing belt. Remove camshaft timing sprocket and guide plate.
- On all models, remove rocker arm shaft and bracket assembly. Remove camshaft.