Camshaft Sprocket Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Honda Fit, 2012 Honda Fit, 2011 Honda Fit, 2010 Honda Fit, and 2009 Honda Fit. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.

Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner (see DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the cylinder head cover (see CYLINDER HEAD COVER REMOVAL ).
Make a reference mark (A) across the camshaft sprocket and cam chain.

Fig 1: Identifying Mark On Camshaft Sprocket & Cam Chain
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Apply new engine oil to the slider surface of the cam chain tensioner slider through the oil return hole in the cylinder head.

Fig 2: Applying Engine Oil To Slider Surface Of Cam Chain Tensioner Slider
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Remove the cylinder head plug.

Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head Plug
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Hold the crankshaft pulley and set the socket wrench (A) on the camshaft sprocket bolt.

Fig 4: Turning Camshaft Clockwise To Compressing Cam Chain Tensioner
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Remove the maintenance bolt (B), and turn the camshaft clockwise to compress the cam chain tensioner, then install the 6 x 1.0 mm bolt (C) in the bolt hole (D) on the engine block through the maintenance hole and cam chain tensioner (E).
NOTE:
- Turning torque should not exceed 56 N.m (5.7 kgf.m, 41 lbf.ft), when turning the camshaft.
- Do not turn the camshaft counterclockwise.
Hold the camshaft with an open-end wrench, then remove the camshaft sprocket.
NOTE: Hang the cam chain with a wire.

Fig 5: Identifying Camshaft Sprocket
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