Cam Carrier RH

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

Fig 1: Locating Cam Carrier RH Engine Harness Clip
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Remove the fuel pipe RH and the fuel injector RH.
1. Disconnect the connector from fuel injector RH.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Fuel Injector RH Connectors
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2. Disconnect the quick connector from fuel pipe RH.
  NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Quick Connector From Fuel Pipe RH
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  Fig 4: Locating Fuel Pipe RH Quick Connector
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3. Remove the bolts securing the fuel pipe RH, and remove the fuel pipe RH and the fuel injector RH.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Fuel Pipe RH Mounting Bolts
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Insert the steel rods into ST, and set the engine so that the camshaft RH 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.
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Fig 6: Inserting Steel Rods Into ST
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Loosen the bolts holding the cam carrier RH equally, a little at a time in numerical sequence as shown in the figure and remove the cam carrier RH.

Fig 7: Identifying Loosening Sequence Of Cam Carrier RH Mounting Bolts
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Remove the O-ring and the roller rocker arm from cylinder head RH.
NOTE: Be careful not to confuse the roller rocker arms.

Fig 8: Locating Cylinder Head RH O-Ring And Roller Rocker Arms
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Remove the valve shim and the roller rocker arm pivot from cylinder head RH.
NOTE: Be careful not to confuse the valve shim and the roller rocker arm pivot.

Fig 9: Locating Cylinder Head RH Valve Shim And Roller Rocker Arm Pivot
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Remove the liquid gasket from cam carrier RH and cylinder head RH.