Repair Procedures: Removal

Information 

• Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
• Turn the crankshaft pulley so that the No. 1 piston is at top dead center.

Timing chain cover removal is not required for this procedure.

1. Remove the cylinder head cover.

   (Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "CYLINDER HEAD COVER ")

2. Remove the variable force solenoid (VFS) valve (A).

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3. Set No. 1 cylinder to TDC (Top dead center) on compression stroke.
   1. Turn the crankshaft pulley and align its groove with the timing mark of the timing chain cover.

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   2. Check that the TDC marks of the intake and exhaust CVVT sprockets are in straight line on the cylinder head surface as shown in the illustration. If not, turn the crankshaft by one revolution (360°) more.

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   3. Mark the timing chains corresponding to the timing marks of the CVVT sprockets.

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4. Remove the crankshaft damper pulley.

   (Refer to Drive Belt System - "CRANKSHAFT DAMPER PULLEY ")

5. Remove the service plug bolt (A) with the gasket (B).

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6. Remove the tensioner arm bolt (A).

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7. Push down the tensioner arm (A). [Timing Cover off For illustration Only]

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8. Remove the camshaft bearing caps.

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9. Remove the exhaust camshaft (A) first, then intake camshaft (B).

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10. Remove the tensioner arm (A).

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    Information 

    To hold the timing chain, tie it with strap.

11. Remove the CVVT assembly (A) from the camshaft.

    [Intake] 

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    [Exhaust] 

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    Information 

    When removing the CVVT assembly bolt, hold the camshaft with a wrench to prevent the camshaft from rotating.