Engine Mechanical (1ZZ-FE): Camshaft: Removal

1. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL 
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
3. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER NO.2 
   1. Remove the cylinder head cover No. 2 (See )REMOVAL .
4. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY 
   1. Remove the ignition coil assembly (See REMOVAL ).
5. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
   1. Remove the cylinder head cover sub-assembly (See )REMOVAL .
6. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC / COMPRESSION 
   1. Set the No. 1 cylinder to the TDC/compression (See )REMOVAL .
7. REMOVE NO.2 CAMSHAFT 
   1. Place matchmarks on the timing chain and camshaft timing gears as illustrated.
      Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks On Timing Chain And Camshaft Timing Gears

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   2. Remove the 2 nuts, then remove the chain tensioner.
      NOTE: Do not turn the crankshaft without the chain tensioner.
      Fig 2: Removing Chain Tensioner

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   3. While holding the camshaft with a wrench, loosen the camshaft timing gear set bolt.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the valve lifter.
      Fig 3: Loosening Camshaft Timing Gear Set Bolt

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   4. Using several steps, uniformly loosen and remove the 11 bolts in the sequence shown, then remove the 5 bearing caps.
      Fig 4: Identifying Bearing Caps Bolts Loosening Sequence

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   5. Remove the camshaft timing gear as shown in the illustration.
   Fig 5: Removing Camshaft Timing Gear

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8. REMOVE CAMSHAFT 
   1. Using several steps, uniformly loosen and remove the 8 bolts in the sequence shown, then remove the 4 bearing caps.
      Fig 6: Identifying Bearing Caps Bolts Loosening Sequence

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   2. Remove the camshaft and camshaft timing gear while holding the timing chain by hand.
      Fig 7: Removing Camshaft And Camshaft Timing Gear

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   3. Tie the timing chain with a string as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop anything inside the timing chain cover.

Fig 8: Tying Timing Chain With String

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