CAMSHAFT REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note


    • After turning the ignition 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 Click here.

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

  2. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER LOWER

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  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL

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  5. DRAIN ENGINE OIL

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  6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  7. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR

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  8. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR

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  9. REMOVE FAN SHROUD

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  10. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY

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  11. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  12. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER CONNECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  13. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN GUIDE

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  14. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION


    1. B001G50E10
      Text in Illustration
      *a Timing Mark
      *b Groove
      *c Approximately 13°

      Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with the "0" timing mark of the timing chain cover sub-assembly.

    2. Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing gear and sprocket are aligned with the timing marks of the No. 1 bearing cap as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      If the timing marks do not align, rotate the crankshaft clockwise again and align the timing marks.

  15. REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY


    1. B001FALE04
      Text in Illustration
      *a Paint Mark
      *b Timing Mark

      Place paint marks on the chain sub-assembly, camshaft timing gear assembly and camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.

    2. B001GPT

      Remove the 2 bolts and timing chain cover plate from the timing chain or belt cover sub-assembly.

    3. Remove the gasket from the timing chain cover plate.

    4. B001DZ8E24
      Text in Illustration
      *a Plunger
      *b Stopper Plate
      *c Hexagon Wrench

      Move the stopper plate upward to release the lock and push the plunger deep into the tensioner.

    5. Move the stopper plate downward to set the lock and insert a hexagon wrench into the stopper plate hole.

    6. B001IDU

      Remove the bolt, nut, No. 1 chain tensioner assembly and gasket.

  16. REMOVE NO. 2 CAMSHAFT


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      Uniformly loosen the 12 bolts and then remove the No. 1 camshaft bearing cap and 4 No. 2 camshaft bearing caps.

      Note

      Uniformly loosen the bolts while keeping the No. 2 camshaft level.

    2. Move the camshaft in the direction shown in the illustration to loosen the chain sub-assembly, and then remove the No. 2 camshaft.

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      Text in Illustration
      *a Camshaft *b No. 2 Camshaft
      *c Chain Sub-assembly - -

      Note

      Do not pry the No. 2 camshaft with a tool as an excessive amount of force may be applied to it.

  17. REMOVE CAMSHAFT


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      Uniformly loosen the 8 bolts and then remove the 4 No. 2 camshaft bearing caps.

      Note

      Uniformly loosen the bolts while keeping the camshaft level.

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      Remove the camshaft while holding the chain sub-assembly.

      Note

      Do not pry the camshaft with a tool as an excessive amount of force may be applied to it.

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      Secure the chain sub-assembly with a string as shown in the illustration.

      Note

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

  18. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY


    1. Check the lock of the camshaft timing gear assembly.


      1. B001GQXE01
        Text in Illustration
        *a Hexagonal Portion

        Using SST, grip the hexagonal portion, and then secure SST and camshaft in a vise as shown in the illustration and check that the camshaft timing gear assembly does not rotate.

        SST
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        Note


        • Do not damage the camshaft.

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

    2. Release the lock pin.


      1. Clean the camshaft journal with non-residue solvent.

      2. B001HLZE04
        Text in Illustration
        *a Retard Side Path
        *b Advance Side Path
        *c Open
        *d Close
        B001FGK Rubber Piece
        B001IGJ Vinyl Tape

        Cover the 4 oil paths of the cam journal with vinyl tape as shown in the illustration.

        Tech Tips

        1 retard side path and 1 advance side path are provided in the groove of the camshaft. Plug one of the paths with a rubber piece.

      3. Break through the tape over the advance side path, and then break through the tape over the retard side path on the opposite side from the hole over the advance side path as shown in the illustration.

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        Text in Illustration
        *a Retard Side Path
        *b Advance Side Path

        Apply compressed air at approximately 200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm2, 28 psi) to the 2 open paths accessible through the holes in the tape.

        Note

        Cover the paths with a piece of cloth when applying pressure to keep oil from splashing.

      5. B001GI4E04
        Text in Illustration
        *a Retard Side Path
        *b Advance Side Path
        *c Decompress
        *d Hold Pressure

        Check that the camshaft timing gear assembly revolves in the advance direction when reducing the air pressure applied to the retard side path.

        OK
        Gear rotates in the advance direction.

        Tech Tips

        This operation releases the lock pin which holds the timing gear in the most retarded position.

      6. When the camshaft timing gear assembly reaches the most advanced position, release the air pressure from the retard side path and advance side path in that order.

        Note


        • Do not release the air pressure from the advance side path first. The gear may abruptly shift in the retard direction and break the lock pin.

        • When releasing the air pressure from the advance side path, release it slowly.

    3. Check for smooth rotation.


      1. Rotate the camshaft timing gear assembly within its movable range several times, but do not turn it to the most retarded position. Check that the gear rotates smoothly.

        CAUTION:

        Do not use air pressure to perform the smooth operation check.

    4. Check the lock in the most retarded position.


      1. Confirm that the camshaft timing gear assembly becomes locked at the most retarded position.

  19. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Hexagonal Portion

      Using SST, grip the hexagonal portion, and then secure SST and camshaft in a vise as shown in the illustration.

      SST
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      Note


      • Do not damage the camshaft.

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

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Flange Bolt
      *a Straight Pin
      *b Do Not Remove

      Remove the flange bolt and camshaft timing gear assembly.

      Note


      • Be sure not to remove the other 3 bolts.

      • If planning to reuse the gear, be sure to release the straight pin lock before installing the gear.

  20. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING EXHAUST GEAR ASSEMBLY


    1. Check the lock of the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.


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        Text in Illustration
        *a Hexagonal Portion

        Using SST, grip the hexagonal portion, and then secure SST and No. 2 camshaft in a vise as shown in the illustration and check that the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly does not rotate.

        SST
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        Note


        • Do not damage the No. 2 camshaft.

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

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      Text in Illustration
      *a Retard Side Path
      *b Advance Side Path
      *c Open
      *d Close
      B001FGK Rubber Piece
      B001IGJ Vinyl Tape

      Release the lock pin.


      1. Clean the No. 2 camshaft journal with non-residue solvent.

      2. Cover the 4 oil paths of the cam journal with vinyl tape as shown in the illustration.

        Tech Tips

        There are 4 oil paths in the grooves of the No. 2 camshaft. Plug 2 paths with pieces of rubber.

      3. Break through the tape over the advance side path, and then break through the tape over the retard side path on the opposite side from the hole over the advance side path as shown in the illustration.

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        Text in Illustration
        *a Retard Side Path
        *b Advance Side Path

        Apply compressed air at approximately 200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm2, 28 psi) to the 2 open paths (the advance side path and retard side path).

        Note

        Cover the paths with a piece of cloth when applying pressure to keep oil from splashing.

        Tech Tips

        The lock pin is released in this condition.

      5. B001HADE04
        Text in Illustration
        *a Retard Side Path
        *b Advance Side Path
        *c Decompress
        *d Hold Pressure

        Check that the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly turns in the retard direction when reducing the air pressure applied to the advance side path.

        Tech Tips

        The lock pin is released and the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly turns in the retard direction.

      6. When the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly moves to the most retarded position, release the air pressure from the advance side path, and then release the air pressure from the retard side path.

        Note

        Be sure to release the air pressure from the advance side path first. If the air pressure of the retard side path is released first, the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly may abruptly shift in the advance direction and break the lock pin or other parts.

    3. Check for smooth rotation.


      1. Turn the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly within its movable range (21.5 to 23.5°) 2 or 3 times, but do not turn it to the most advanced position. Make sure that the gear turns smoothly.

        Note

        When the air pressure is released from the advance side path and then from the retard side path, the gear automatically returns to the most advanced position due to the advance assist spring operation, and locks. Gradually release the air pressure from the retard side path before performing the smooth rotation check.

    4. Check the lock at the most advanced position.


      1. Make sure that the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly locks at the most advanced position.

  21. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING EXHAUST GEAR ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Hexagonal Portion

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

      SST
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      Note


      • Do not damage the No. 2 camshaft.

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

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Flange Bolt
      *a Straight Pin
      *b Do Not Remove

      Remove the flange bolt and camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.

      Note

      Be sure not to remove the other 4 bolts.