Intermediate Shaft: Removal
- Remove timing belt. See TIMING BELT under CAMSHAFT in this article. Using Holder (5034), hold intermediate shaft sprocket and remove sprocket retaining bolt. Remove intermediate shaft sprocket and crankshaft sprocket.
- Remove intermediate shaft and crankshaft sprocket seals from front cover. Remove front cover-to-oil pan bolts and remove front cover. Remove oil trap (located above oil pump drive gear), oil pump drive gear and distributor. Remove intermediate shaft.