Removal And Installation: Removal
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to COVER(S), CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the vacuum pump. Refer to PUMP, VACUUM, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the right front splash shield. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the accessory drive belt and vibration damper. Refer to
DAMPER, VIBRATION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
.NOTE:
The coils of the springs must not be compressed and packed together, there must remain a gap between them to avoid exceeding the maximum permissible force.
- Assemble the (special tool #2027207090, Tab, 90 Degree) and (special tool #2020001090, Adapter, Multi Air Spring Compressor) to the (special tool #10259B, Compressor, MultiAir® Spring).
- Position the tools (1) and tighten the screws to compress the springs on the variable valve actuation assembly (VVAA).
- Remove the (special tool #2064000090, Locking, Pulley) tool used to lock the vibration damper.
- Remove the inspection cap (1) from the timing cover.
- Remove the (special tool #2063500090, Locking, Camshaft) tool from the vacuum pump mounting surface.
- Remove the bolts (1a) and remove camshaft bearing caps 1 through 5 (1b).
- With the help of an assistant, using a suitable tool, relieve the tension of the timing chain tensioner (1) through the inspection hole of the timing cover.
- Remove the bolts (1a) and remove the rear camshaft bearing cap (1b).
- Lift the camshaft while guiding the timing chain (1) off of the camshaft sprocket.
- Remove the camshaft (1) from the cylinder head.
- Support the timing chain (1) to prevent it from falling into the engine.
- Remove the residual sealant from the cylinder head (1a) and from the rear camshaft bearing cap (1b). Check the integrity of the centering bushings (1c).