Removal [06/2018 - ]: Procedure
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- REMOVE CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - ]
- REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (EXHAUST CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT ASSEMBLY)
- Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the bolt.
*A Type A *B Type B *1 Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly (Exhaust Camshaft Timing Gear Bolt Assembly) - - *a Bolt *b Do not remove NOTE:Do not remove the other 2 bolts.
HINT:
If it is difficult to loosen the bolt due to the tools contacting the vehicle body or other parts, rotate the crankshaft to move the bolt to a position where it can be removed easily.
- Remove the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly (exhaust camshaft timing gear bolt assembly) from the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.
- Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the bolt.