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Engine Mechanical (H4SO): Camshaft: Removal

  1. Remove V-belt. See INSTALLATION , V-belt.
  2. Remove crankshaft pulley. See REMOVAL , Crankshaft Pulley.
  3. Remove belt cover. See REMOVAL , Belt Cover.
  4. Remove timing belt assembly. See REMOVAL , Timing Belt Assembly.
  5. Remove camshaft sprocket. See REMOVAL , Camshaft Sprocket.
  6. Remove crankshaft sprocket. See REMOVAL , Crankshaft Sprockets.
  7. Remove belt cover No. 2 (LH).
  8. Remove belt cover No. 2 (RH).
    NOTE: Do not damage or lose the seal rubber when removing belt covers.
    Fig 1: Removing Belt Cover No. 2 (LH & RH)
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  9. Remove tensioner bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Tensioner Bracket
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  10. Remove camshaft position sensor support. (LH side only)
  11. Remove oil level gauge guide. (LH side only)
  12. Remove valve rocker assembly. See REMOVAL , Valve Rocker Assembly.
  13. Remove camshaft cap.
    1. Remove bolts (a) through (b) in alphabetical sequence.
      Fig 3: Removing Bolts In Alphabetical Sequence (a through b)
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    2. Equally loosen bolts (c) through (j) all the way in alphabetical sequence.
      Fig 4: Loosening Bolts Through In Alphabetical Sequence (c through j)
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    3. Remove bolts (k) through (p) in alphabetical sequence using ST.
      1. ST 499497000 TORX PLUS
      Fig 5: Removing Bolts In Alphabetical Sequence
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    4. Remove camshaft cap.
    Fig 6: Removing Camshaft Cap
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  14. Remove camshaft.
  15. Remove oil seal.
  16. Remove plug from rear side of camshaft.
NOTE:
  • Do not remove oil seal unless necessary.
  • Do not scratch journal surface when removing oil seal.
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