PROCEDURE
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY (for RHD)
REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)
SEPARATE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY (for RHD)
REMOVE RESERVOIR BRACKET (for RHD)
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH
REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD BRACKET
DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (for Intake Side of Bank 1)
SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
| *a | Timing Mark |
| *b | Timing Mark (Cutout) |
Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise until its timing mark (cutout) is aligned with the timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly as shown in the illustration.
Check that the cutout of the camshaft timing gear assembly is at the top.
| *a | Correct | *b | Incorrect |
| *c | Cutout | *d | Up |
Tech Tips
If the cutout of the camshaft timing gear assembly (for intake side) is not at the top, turn the crankshaft 360° clockwise and align the timing mark (cutout) of the crankshaft pulley with the timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly again.
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT
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.