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Hydraulic Lash Adjuster: Removal

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove center cover. Remove ignition coils and spark plug wires. Disconnect PCV hose and ventilation hose. Remove timing belt. See TIMING BELT .
  2. Remove cylinder head cover. Align camshaft and crankshaft timing belt alignment marks. See Figure and Figure .
  3. Remove phase sensor. Remove camshaft sprockets. Loosen camshaft bearing caps bolts in 5 or 6 steps in sequence. See Figure. Remove camshafts. Reference mark HLAs to identify their original position if they will be reused.
    NOTE: Install Hydraulic Lash Adjusters (HLA) in original locations. Failure to install HLAs in their original location will result in premature and uneven wear of HLAs and camshafts. Remove HLAs from cylinder head. Place HLAs upside down in an oil-filled container.