Engine Mechanical (H4DOTC): Camshaft: Removal

Remove the V-belts. < Ref. to REMOVAL , V-belt. >
Remove the crank pulley. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Crank Pulley. >
Remove the timing belt cover.
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Timing Belt Cover. >
Remove the timing belt. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Timing Belt. >
Remove the cam sprocket. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Cam Sprocket. >
Remove the crank sprocket. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Crank Sprocket. >
Disconnect the oil flow control solenoid valve assembly connector.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Flow Control Solenoid Valve Connector
Remove the tensioner bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Tensioner Bracket
Remove the timing belt cover No. 2 (LH).

Fig 3: Identifying Timing Belt Cover No. 2 (LH)
Remove the timing belt cover No. 2 (RH).

Fig 4: Identifying Timing Belt Cover Bolts (RH)
Remove the spark plug cords.
Remove the oil level gauge guide. (LH side)
Remove the rocker cover and gasket.
Remove the oil pipe.

Fig 5: Identifying Oil Pipe
Loosen the oil flow control solenoid valve assembly and intake camshaft cap bolts equally, a little at a time in alphabetical sequence shown in the figure.

Fig 6: Identifying Intake Camshaft Cap Bolts Loosening Sequence
Loosen the exhaust camshaft cap bolts equally, a little at a time in alphabetical sequence shown in the figure.

Fig 7: Identifying Exhaust Camshaft Cap Bolts Loosening Sequence
Remove the oil flow control solenoid valve assembly, intake camshaft cap and camshaft.
Remove the exhaust camshaft caps and camshaft.
NOTE: Arrange camshaft caps in order so that they can be installed in their original positions.
Similarly, remove the camshafts (RH) and related parts.