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Removal (1.8L)

  1. Remove air cleaner. Remove spark plug wires and distributor cap. Remove distributor. Remove PCV and breather hoses from rocker arm cover. Remove rocker arm cover. Remove upper timing belt cover. Rotate crankshaft clockwise (as viewed from timing belt end of engine) until cylinder No. 1 is at TDC of compression stroke.
  2. Ensure all timing marks are aligned. See Figure. Remove timing belt. See TIMING BELT . Using End Yoke Holder (MB990767) to hold camshaft, remove camshaft sprocket. Remove oil seal. Remove camshaft position sensor support and sensing cylinder.
  3. Remove spark plug guide oil seals. Install Lash Adjuster Holders (MD998443) on rocker arms to secure lash adjusters during removal and installation. Loosen rocker arm shaft retaining bolts evenly, and in small increments. Remove rocker arm assemblies. Remove camshaft.