CAMSHAFT REMOVAL


  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A013637

      Disengage the air cleaner cap sub-assembly clamp.

    2. Loosen the hose clamp bolt, then remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.

    3. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the air cleaner case.

    4. A0138BV

      Disconnect the throttle control cable from the throttle body.

  3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER


    1. Remove the front bumper cover Click here.

  4. REMOVE FAN & GENERATOR V BELT


    1. Remove the fan and generator V belt Click here.

  5. DISCONNECT FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE NO.1 AND NO.2


    1. A0137U4

      Disconnect the fuel vapor feed hose No.1 and No.2.

    2. Disconnect the VSV connector.

  6. REMOVE IGNITION COIL NO.1


    1. A0138SF

      Disconnect the ignition coil connectors.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and the ignition coils.

  7. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0138S1E01

      Disconnect the ventilation hose.

    2. Remove the 13 bolts and 2 nuts in the order shown in the illustration, then remove the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.

  8. REMOVE TIMING GEAR COVER TIGHT PLUG


    1. A0138H3

      Using a socket wrench 10 mm, remove the timing gear cover tight plug from the timing chain cover.

  9. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR OR SPROCKET


    1. A01366CE01

      Turn the crankshaft pulley assembly clockwise to align the timing mark on the pulley assembly (0 degree) with the timing pointer of the timing chain (Set the No.1 piston to the TDC/exhaust).

    2. A0138JRE01

      Make sure that the timing mark of the camshaft sprocket is at the top.

      Tech Tips

      If the timing mark is not at the top, turn the crankshaft pulley assembly 1 revolution so that the timing mark comes to the top (Set the No.1 piston to the TDC/exhaust).

    3. A01392HE01

      Put matchmarks on each plate of the timing chain where the plates are aligned with the matchmarks on the sprockets and camshaft timing sprocket assembly (VVT controller).

      Tech Tips

      There are two orange mark plates and a yellow mark plate on the timing chain. If the orange mark plates are aligned with the cam sprockets and the yellow mark plate is aligned with the crankshaft, this step can be omitted.

    4. A0136SSE01

      Turn the crankshaft by approximately 90 degrees in the engine revolution direction at the point where the No.1 piston is set to the TDC/exhaust so that the lifted valve and piston do not contact each other when removing the camshaft assembly.

    5. A0137J4

      Loosen the bolts on the sprocket assembly while holding the hexagonal portion of the camshaft assembly.

    6. A0137UWE01

      Insert a screwdriver from the plug hole and turn the stopper plate of the timing chain tensioner sub-assembly clockwise to release the lock, and keep it as it is.

      Tech Tips


      • The plunger of the timing chain tensioner sub-assembly is locked.

      • If the stopper plate is locked firmly, slightly turn the hexagonal portion of the camshaft assembly to the right and left.

    7. A0136VY

      Slightly turn the hexagonal portion of the camshaft assembly clockwise so that the plunger of the timing chain tensioner sub-assembly is pushed by the timing chain.

    8. A013790E01

      Remove the screwdriver from the plug. Insert the SST into the stopper plate hole.

      SST
      09240-00020   ( 09242-00200 )

      Note


      • Be sure to hold the hexagonal portion of the camshaft assembly.

      • Fix the SST with tape or equivalent to prevent it from coming off.

      Tech Tips

      Perform this procedure in order to keep the plunger being pushed by the timing chain tensioner sub-assembly.

    9. A0138QR

      Remove the sprocket from the camshaft assembly No.2.

  10. REMOVE CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP


    1. A0136Q5E01

      Remove the bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

    2. A013774

      Remove the camshaft bearing caps No.1 and No.2.


      1. Slide the camshaft timing sprocket assembly toward engine front until the camshaft bearing cap No.1 comes off.

      2. Remove the camshaft bearing caps No.1 and No.2.

  11. REMOVE CAMSHAFTS


    1. A0136U0

      Remove the camshaft assembly No.1 and No.2.

      Tech Tips


      • Be sure to remove the camshaft assembly No.1 along with the camshaft timing sprocket.

      • Be sure to assemble the camshaft timing sprocket to the camshaft assembly No.1 before installing them.

    2. A01380P

      Using a string or equivalent, fix the timing chain to prevent it from dropping.