CAMSHAFT REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during camshaft removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected Perform steering sensor zero point calibration Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control)

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Pre-collision system
Memorize steering angle neutral point Parking assist monitor system

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  • Replacement of camshaft

    (for intake or exhaust camshaft)

  • Replacement of camshaft timing gear assembly

  • Replacement of camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly

  • Replacement of ignition coil assembly

 Inspection after repair

  • Poor idle, etc.

  • Engine start function, etc.

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PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH

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  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

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  5. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL

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  6. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  7. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

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  8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE

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  9. DISCONNECT HOSES


    1. B006ZKY

      Disengage the 3 clamps.

  10. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE


    1. Disconnect the connectors and disengage the clamps.

      B006XARC02
      B006ZY0 Bolt B006YM5 Nut

    2. Remove the bolts and nuts and disconnect the engine wire from the engine.

  11. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY

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  12. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  13. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION


    1. B006WUJC11
      *a Paint Mark
      *b Timing Mark
      *c Timing Notch (Groove)

      Turn the crankshaft pulley until its timing notch (groove) and the timing mark "0" of the timing chain cover sub-assembly are aligned.

    2. Check that each timing mark of the camshaft timing gear assembly and camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly are aligned with each timing mark located as shown in the illustration. If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360°) to align the timing marks as shown in the illustration.

    3. Place paint marks on the chain sub-assembly in alignment with the timing marks on the camshaft timing gear assembly and camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.

  14. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER PLATE


    1. B006YW6

      Remove the 4 bolts, timing chain cover plate and gasket.

  15. REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY


    1. B006WXPN06

      Turn the crankshaft approximately 10° clockwise.

    2. B0071JAN04

      Turn the crankshaft approximately 10° counterclockwise.

    3. B006XDKC17
      *a Pin

      Align the holes of the stopper plate and tensioner, and insert a pin into the stopper plate hole to lock the tensioner.

    4. B006WXPN07

      Turn the crankshaft approximately 10° clockwise.

    5. B006XU0

      Remove the 2 bolts, No. 1 chain tensioner assembly and gasket.

      Note

      Make sure not to drop the gasket inside the timing chain cover sub-assembly.

    6. B0071JAN05

      Turn the crankshaft approximately 10° counterclockwise.

  16. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN GUIDE

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  17. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER TIGHT PLUG

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  18. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY


    1. B006Z1B

      Hold the hexagonal portion of the camshaft with a wrench and remove the bolt from the camshaft.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the cylinder head or spark plug tube with the wrench.

    2. B006XRB

      Separate the camshaft timing gear assembly from the camshaft.

    3. B0070YSC02
      *a Narrow
      *b Wide

      Remove the timing chain sub-assembly from the camshaft timing gear assembly, and turn the camshaft timing gear assembly approximately 180°.

    4. B006XEQ

      Remove the camshaft timing gear assembly.

      Note

      Do not disassemble the camshaft timing gear assembly.

  19. REMOVE CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP


    1. B006X48N03

      Remove the 11 bolts in several steps in the order shown in the illustration.

    2. B006ZPFC03
      *1 No. 1 Camshaft Bearing Cap
      *2 No. 2 Camshaft Bearing Cap
      *3 No. 3 Camshaft Bearing Cap

      Remove the 10 bolts in several steps in the order shown in the illustration.

    3. Remove the No. 1 camshaft bearing cap, No. 2 camshaft bearing cap and 3 No. 3 camshaft bearing caps.

      Tech Tips

      Arrange the removed parts in such a way that they can be reinstalled to their original locations.

  20. REMOVE CAMSHAFT


    1. B006YRL

      Remove the camshaft from the camshaft housing sub-assembly.

  21. REMOVE NO. 2 CAMSHAFT


    1. B0070BJ

      Hold up the chain sub-assembly and remove the No. 2 camshaft from the camshaft housing sub-assembly.

    2. B006ZRX

      Suspend the chain sub-assembly with a string or equivalent as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Be careful not to drop the chain sub-assembly inside the timing chain cover sub-assembly.

  22. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING EXHAUST GEAR ASSEMBLY


    1. B0071P1C03
      *a Hexagonal Portion

      Using SST, grip the hexagonal portion, and then secure the SST and No. 2 camshaft in a vise as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09212-31010

      Note


      • Do not damage the No. 2 camshaft.

      • Never grip areas other than the hexagonal portion, as this may cause damage.

    2. B0071LS

      Remove the bolt and camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.

      Note

      Do not disassemble the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.

  23. REMOVE OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER

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  24. REMOVE NO. 1 CAMSHAFT BEARING

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  25. REMOVE NO. 2 CAMSHAFT BEARING

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