Removal [10/2022 - 08/2023]: Procedure
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- REMOVE CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 08/2023]
- REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING VALVE ASSEMBLY
*1 Camshaft Timing Valve Assembly - - *a Bolt *b 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 camshaft timing valve assembly from the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.NOTE:
If the camshaft timing valve assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.
- Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the bolt.