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CAMSHAFT REMOVAL

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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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

Table 1. Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
Auxiliary battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected Memorize steering angle neutral point Lane-keeping assist system (for Mono camera type)

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for Mono Camera type:

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Lane control system (for Stereo camera type)
Parking support brake system*
Pre-collision system (for Mono camera type)
Pre-collision system (for Stereo camera type)
AFS (Front-lighting adaptive system)

  • Lighting system (EXT)

  • Cornering lights
Variable gear ratio steering system

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Parking assist monitor system

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Panoramic view monitor system

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Initialize rear door sunshade system Rear door sunshade system

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Initialize power trunk lid system Power trunk lid system

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  • Throttle body with motor assembly

  • Cleaning the deposits from the throttle body with motor assembly

  • Camshaft (for intake or exhaust camshaft)

  • Camshaft timing gear assembly

  • Camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly

  • Mass air flow meter sub-assembly

  • Fuel injector assembly (for port injection)

  • Fuel injector assembly (for direct injection)

  • Fuel pump assembly (for high pressure side)

  • Engine coolant temperature sensor

  • Spark plug

  • Ignition coil assembly

  • EGR valve assembly

  • Air leaks from intake system

  • Gas leaks from exhaust system

 Inspection after repairs

  • Poor idle, etc.

  • Engine start function, etc.

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w/o Canister Pump Module

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PROCEDURE


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    DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

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    PRECAUTION

    Note:

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work.

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    REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note:

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

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    REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY

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    REMOVE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY (for High Pressure)

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    REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE

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    REMOVE NO. 3 RADIATOR HOSE

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    REMOVE OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE BRACKET

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    DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS

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    DISCONNECT NO. 3 ENGINE WIRE

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    REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY

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    REMOVE SPARK PLUG

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    REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE (for 2WD)

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    REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE (for AWD)

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    REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (for Intake Side of Bank 1)

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    REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (for Exhaust Side of Bank 1)

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    REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (for Intake Side of Bank 2)

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    REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (for Exhaust Side of Bank 2)

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    REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Intake Side of Bank 1)

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    REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side of Bank 1)

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    REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Intake Side of Bank 2)

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    REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side of Bank 2)

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    REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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    REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    REMOVE SPARK PLUG TUBE GASKET

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    REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER PLATE


    1. B004RUM

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

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    SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION


    1. B004X13C01
      *a "0" Timing Mark
      *b Timing Mark (Cutout)

      Turn the crankshaft clockwise to align the timing mark (cutout) on the crankshaft pulley assembly with the "0" timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly.

    2. B004V83C01
      *A for Bank 2
      *B for Bank 1
      *a Paint Mark
      *b Timing Mark

      Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing gears are aligned with the timing marks of the bearing caps as shown in the illustration.

      Tip:

      If the marks are not aligned, turn the crankshaft again to align the marks.

    3. Place paint marks on the timing marks and sprockets of each camshaft timing gear and on the links of the chain.

      Tip:

      Be sure to place the paint marks on 2 links of the chain sub-assembly and on the sprockets of the camshaft timing gears at the locations of the timing marks of the camshaft timing gears.

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    REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY


    1. B004RDSN01

      Turn the crankshaft approximately 30° counterclockwise so that there is some slack in the chain.

      Tip:

      This prevents the valves and pistons from interfering with each other.

    2. B004YK2C01
      *a Lever Hole
      *b Tensioner Hole
      *c Pin

      Align the hole in the lever of the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly with the hole in the tensioner body as shown in the illustration, and then insert a pin with a diameter of 1.27 mm (0.0500 in.) into the hole.

    3. B004X13C01
      *a "0" Timing Mark
      *b Timing Mark (Cutout)

      Turn the crankshaft clockwise to align the timing mark (cutout) on the crankshaft pulley assembly with the "0" timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly.

    4. B004UVD

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

      Note:

      Do not drop the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly or bolts into the timing chain cover assembly.

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    DISCONNECT CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Bank 1)


    1. B004TBEN01

      Turn the crankshaft clockwise until it is in the position shown in the illustration so that there is some slack in the chain sub-assembly between the banks.

      CAUTION:

      As the camshafts turn suddenly, do not touch the camshafts or camshaft timing gears.

      Tip:

      When turning the crankshaft, engine oil may spray out of the oil holes.

    2. B004TM8C01
      *a 5° to 10°

      Turn the crankshaft clockwise until it is in the position shown in the illustration so that the chain can be removed easily.

      Note:

      When turning the crankshaft, engine oil may spray out of the oil holes.

    3. B004RC4

      Remove the chain sub-assembly from the sprocket of the camshaft timing gear and set it on the gear.

      CAUTION:

      As the camshaft may turn suddenly and pinch your fingers when the chain sub-assembly is removed, pinch the chain sub-assembly and lift it upward to remove it from the sprocket.

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    REMOVE NO. 2 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY


    1. B004VLJ

      Remove the bolt of the No. 2 chain tensioner assembly.

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    REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT (for Intake Side of Bank 1)


    1. B004TR8C01
      *a Hold
      *b Turn

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

      Note:

      Be careful not to damage the camshaft or cylinder head sub-assembly with the wrench.

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    REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR (for Exhaust Side of Bank 1)


    1. B004R5IC01
      *a Hold
      *b Turn

      Hold the hexagonal portion of the No. 2 camshaft with a wrench and remove the camshaft timing gear bolt from the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly RH.

      Note:

      Be careful not to damage the camshaft or cylinder head sub-assembly with the wrench.

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    REMOVE CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP (for Bank 1)


    1. B004XL2

      Slide the camshaft timing gear assembly and camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly toward the front of the vehicle.

    2. B004X00C02
      *a Replacement Bolt and Washer
      *b Part Removal
      *c Replacement Bolt and Washer Installation

      Remove the bolts and bearing caps in the order shown in the illustration. Immediately after removing a bearing cap, install replacement bolts and washers in the order shown in the illustration.

      10 N*m 102 kgf*cm 7 ft.*lbf
      Note:

      • Do not install the bearing caps when installing replacement bolts and washers.

      • Be sure to follow the numerical order when performing this procedure.

      • Do not allow replacement bolts or washers to contact the camshaft.

      • Do not drop replacement bolts or washers into the cylinder head sub-assembly.

      Tip:

      • Arrange the removed parts so that they can be reinstalled in their original locations.

      • Part number for replacement bolts: 91551-F0850 (9 bolts)

      • Part number for replacement washers: 90201-12028 (18 washers)

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    REMOVE NO. 2 CAMSHAFT


    1. B004XSM

      Remove the No. 2 chain tensioner assembly.

    2. Lift up the rear of the No. 2 camshaft so that it is at an angle.

    3. B004XGZ

      Pull the No. 2 camshaft toward the rear of the vehicle to remove it from the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.

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    REMOVE CAMSHAFT


    1. Lift up the rear of the camshaft so that it is at an angle.

    2. B004XBT

      Pull the camshaft toward the rear of the vehicle to remove it from the camshaft timing gear assembly.

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    REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING EXHAUST GEAR ASSEMBLY (for Bank 1)


    1. B004VHW

      Remove the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly and No. 2 chain sub-assembly.

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    REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY (for Bank 1)


    1. B004RN9

      Remove the camshaft timing gear assembly.

      Note:

      Do not drop the chain sub-assembly into the gap between the engine and cover.

    2. B004YH3

      Suspend the chain sub-assembly with a string or equivalent.

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    DISCONNECT CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Bank 2)


    1. B004X13C02
      *a "0" Timing Mark
      *b Timing Mark (Cutout)

      Turn the crankshaft clockwise to align the timing mark (cutout) on the crankshaft pulley assembly with the "0" timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly.

    2. B004R9O

      Remove the chain sub-assembly from the sprocket of the camshaft timing gear and set it on the gear.

      Note:

      As the camshaft may turn suddenly and pinch your fingers when the chain sub-assembly is removed, pinch the chain sub-assembly and lift it upward to remove it from the sprocket.

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    REMOVE NO. 3 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY


    1. B004YEL

      Remove the bolt of the No. 3 chain tensioner assembly.

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    REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT (for Intake Side of Bank 2)


    1. B004RKFC01
      *a Hold
      *b Turn

      Hold the hexagonal portion of the No. 3 camshaft sub-assembly with a wrench and remove the camshaft timing gear bolt from the camshaft timing gear assembly LH.

      Note:

      Be careful not to damage the camshaft or cylinder head sub-assembly with the wrench.

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    REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT (for Exhaust Side of Bank 2)


    1. B004XPNC01
      *a Hold
      *b Turn

      Hold the hexagonal portion of the No. 4 camshaft sub-assembly with a wrench and remove the camshaft timing gear bolt from the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly LH.

      Note:

      Be careful not to damage the camshaft or cylinder head sub-assembly with the wrench.

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    REMOVE CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP (for Bank 2)


    1. B004YCY

      Slide the camshaft timing gear assembly and camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly toward the front of the vehicle.

    2. B004VN5C02
      *a Replacement Bolt and Washer
      *b Part Removal
      *c Replacement Bolt and Washer Installation

      Remove the bolts and bearing caps in the order shown in the illustration. Immediately after removing a bearing cap, install replacement bolts and washers in the order shown in the illustration.

      10 N*m 102 kgf*cm 7 ft.*lbf
      Note:

      • Do not install the bearing caps when installing replacement bolts and washers.

      • Be sure to follow the numerical order when performing this procedure.

      • Do not allow replacement bolts or washers to contact the camshaft.

      • Do not drop replacement bolts or washers into the cylinder head sub-assembly.

      Tip:

      • Arrange the removed parts so that they can be reinstalled in their original locations.

      • Part number for replacement bolts: 91551-F0850 (8 bolts)

      • Part number for replacement washers: 90201-12028 (16 washers)

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    REMOVE NO. 4 CAMSHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B004TW4

      Remove the No. 3 chain tensioner assembly.

    2. Lift up the rear of the No. 4 camshaft sub-assembly so that it is at an angle.

    3. B004SGP

      Pull the No. 4 camshaft sub-assembly toward the rear of the vehicle to remove it from the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.

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    REMOVE NO. 3 CAMSHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Lift up the rear of the camshaft so that it is at an angle.

    2. B004VD6

      Pull the No. 3 camshaft sub-assembly toward the rear of the vehicle to remove it from the camshaft timing gear assembly.

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    REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING EXHAUST GEAR ASSEMBLY (for Bank 2)


    1. B004X66

      Remove the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly and No. 2 chain sub-assembly.

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    REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY (for Bank 2)


    1. B004UZB

      Remove the camshaft timing gear assembly.

      Note:

      Do not drop the chain sub-assembly into the gap between the engine and timing chain cover assembly.

    2. B004VHL

      Suspend the chain sub-assembly with a string or equivalent.