Removal [11/2021 - ]: Procedure
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- REMOVE CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - ]
- REMOVE INTAKE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT ASSEMBLY
*a Do not remove - - - Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the bolt.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 intake camshaft timing gear bolt assembly from the camshaft timing gear assembly.NOTE:
If the intake camshaft timing gear bolt assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.
- Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the bolt.
- REMOVE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT ASSEMBLY
*a Do not remove - - - Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the bolt.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 exhaust camshaft timing gear bolt assembly from the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.NOTE:
If the exhaust camshaft timing gear bolt assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.
- Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the bolt.