Removal [11/2017 - ]: Procedure

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REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2017 - ]

SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION

Turn the crankshaft clockwise to align the timing mark (cutout) on the crankshaft pulley with the "0" timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly.

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*a	"0" Timing Mark
*b	Timing Mark (Cutout)

Check that the ends of the spring inside of the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly are as shown in the illustration.

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*a	Spring End

HINT:

If the ends of the spring are not as shown in the illustration, rotate the crankshaft clockwise 360° and align the timing marks again.

REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT

Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley.

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SST: 09330-00021

Remove the camshaft timing gear bolt.

NOTE:

If the camshaft timing gear bolt has been struck or dropped, replace it.