Removal (SOHC)
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Support engine. Remove right engine mount. Remove power steering and alternator belts. Remove timing belt cover. Remove spark plug wires from spark plugs and clips.
- Remove upper timing belt cover. Remove PCV hoses from valve cover. Remove valve cover bolts, valve cover and gasket. Rotate crankshaft so No. 4 cylinder is at TDC of compression stroke.
- Ensure timing mark on camshaft pulley aligns with cylinder head. See Figure . Loosen timing belt tension pulley. Remove timing belt from camshaft pulley. Remove camshaft pulley.
- Disconnect electrical connections at distributor. Remove distributor cap. Mark rotor-to-distributor housing position and housing-to-cylinder head position. Remove retaining bolt and distributor assembly.
- Remove rocker arm assembly. See ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove camshaft and seal.