PROCEDURE
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (for Exhaust Side)
SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
| *a | Timing Mark (Cutout) |
| *b | Protrusion |
Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise until its timing mark (cutout) is aligned with the protrusion on the timing chain cover assembly as shown in the illustration.
| *a | Correct |
| *b | Incorrect |
| *c | Cutout |
| *d | Up |
Check that the cutout of the camshaft timing gear assembly is at the top.
Tech Tips
If the cutout of the camshaft timing gear assembly is not at the top, turn the crankshaft 360° clockwise and align the timing mark (cutout) of the crankshaft pulley with the protrusion on the timing chain cover assembly again.
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT
Disengage the clamp to remove the wire harness clamp bracket from the engine wire.
| *a | Tooth |
| *b | 10° |
| *c | 60 +/- 20° |
Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise approximately 60° (+/- 20°).
Tech Tips
The crankshaft pulley can be turned approximately 60° by turning it until 6 teeth of the sensor rotor have passed.
While holding the crankshaft pulley, remove the camshaft timing gear bolt.
Note
If the camshaft timing gear bolt has been struck or dropped, replace it.
Do not turn the crankshaft pulley after removing the camshaft timing gear bolt.