Cam Carrier LH

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Remove the engine from the vehicle. < Refer to REMOVAL , Engine Assembly. >
Remove the chain cover. < Refer to REMOVAL , Chain Cover. >
Remove the timing chain LH. < Refer to TIMING CHAIN LH , REMOVAL, Timing Chain Assembly. >
Remove the cam sprocket LH. < Refer to CAM SPROCKET LH , REMOVAL, Cam Sprocket. >
NOTE: This procedure is required only when disassembling the cam carrier LH.
Remove the rocker cover LH. < Refer to ROCKER COVER LH , REMOVAL, Rocker Cover. >
Remove the clip holding the engine harness from cam carrier LH.

Fig 1: Locating Cam Carrier LH Engine Harness Clip
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Remove the preheater hose from intake manifold clip (A), and disconnect the preheater hose from throttle body.

Fig 2: Locating Intake Manifold Preheater Hose Clip
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Disconnect the water pipe hose from oil pan upper, and remove the water pipe assembly.

Fig 3: Locating Water Pipe Hose Clamp And Bolts
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Remove the fuel pipe LH and the fuel injector LH.
1. Disconnect the connector from fuel injector LH.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Fuel Injector LH Connectors
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2. Disconnect the quick connector from fuel pipe LH.
  NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting Quick Connector From Fuel Pipe LH
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  Fig 6: Locating Quick Connector
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3. Remove the bolts securing the fuel pipe LH, and remove the fuel pipe LH and the fuel injector LH.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Fuel Pipe LH Bolts
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Insert the steel rods into ST, and set the engine so that the camshaft LH is facing up.
CAUTION:
- If the engine is standing on one side without inserting the steel rod into ST, engine may lose balance and fall down. Be sure to insert the steel rod into ST to extend the length.
- Use the steel rod with enough strength.
- Be careful not to pinch the engine harness with ST.
ST 499817100 ENGINE STAND

Fig 8: Inserting Steel Rods Into Engine Stand
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Loosen the bolts holding the cam carrier LH equally, a little at a time in numerical sequence as shown in the figure and remove the cam carrier LH.

Fig 9: Identifying Loosening Sequence Of Cam Carrier LH Bolts
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Remove the O-ring and the roller rocker arm from cylinder head LH.
NOTE: Be careful not to confuse the roller rocker arms.

Fig 10: Locating O-Ring And Roller Rocker Arm From Cylinder Head LH
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Remove the valve shim and the roller rocker arm pivot from cylinder head LH.
NOTE: Be careful not to confuse the valve shim and the roller rocker arm pivot.

Fig 11: Locating Valve Shim And Roller Rocker Arm Pivot Of Cylinder Head LH
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Remove the liquid gasket from cam carrier LH and cylinder head LH.