CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Note
If one of the camshaft timing gear bolts has been removed, do not remove the other camshaft timing gear bolts.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
REMOVE INLET NO. 1 AIR CLEANER
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
| *a | "0" Timing Mark |
| *b | Timing Mark (Cutout) |
Turn the crankshaft clockwise to align the timing mark (cutout) on the crankshaft pulley with the "0" timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly.
| *a | Spring End |
Check that the ends of the spring inside of the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly are as shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
If the ends of the spring are not as shown in the illustration, rotate the crankshaft clockwise 360° and align the timing marks again.
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT
Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley.
Remove the camshaft timing gear bolt.
Note
If the camshaft timing gear bolt has been struck or dropped, replace it.