PROCEDURE
REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
| *a | Timing Mark "0" |
| *b | Timing Notch (Groove) |
Turn the crankshaft pulley until its timing notch (groove) is aligned with the timing mark "0" of the timing chain cover sub-assembly.
| *a | Protrusion |
| *b | Top |
Check that the protrusion of the camshaft timing gear assembly is at the top.
Tech Tips
If the protrusion is not at the top, rotate the crankshaft pulley 360° clockwise and align the timing notch (groove) with the timing mark "0" again.
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT
| *a | Washers |
Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley.
Tech Tips
Insert a few washers (total thickness: approximately 5.0 mm (0.197 in.)) between SST (09213-70011) and SST (09214-00030).
Remove the camshaft timing gear bolt.
Note
If the camshaft timing gear bolt has been struck or dropped, replace it.