Removal (2.0L DOHC)
- Disconnect throttle cable bracket from intake plenum. Remove timing belt. See TIMING BELT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Remove crankshaft position sensor. See Fig 1. Using wrench, secure exhaust camshaft at hexagon. Remove sprocket bolt and sprocket. Repeat procedure for intake cam. Loosen front camshaft bearing cap bolts uniformly in 3 steps. Remove caps and seals.
- Repeat procedure for remaining camshaft bearing cap bolts. Remove rear bearing caps last. Remove remaining camshaft bearing caps. If necessary, tap bearing cap using plastic hammer to break loose. Remove intake and exhaust camshafts. Remove rocker arms and lash adjusters from cylinder head.
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