Removal [11/2021 - 03/2022]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2025 Lexus NX 250, 2024 Lexus NX 250, 2023 Lexus NX 250, and 2022 Lexus NX 250. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- REMOVE CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - ]
- 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.