CAMSHAFT REMOVAL


  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS RH

  3. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

  4. DRAIN ENGINE OIL


    1. Remove the oil filler cap.

    2. Remove the oil drain plug and gasket, and drain the engine oil into a container.

  5. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM COVER


    1. A01CBB7E01

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the 2 windshield wiper arm covers.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  6. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01CB95

      Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH.

  7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A01CEJI

      Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH.

  8. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CFAO

      Remove the 2 clips.

    2. A01CBJT

      Disengage the 15 claws and 2 guides, and remove the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  9. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK


    1. A01CAUN

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. A01CDAS

      Remove the 3 bolts and the windshield wiper motor and link assembly as shown in the illustration.

  10. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CBAK

      Remove the 2 nuts and separate the brake master cylinder reservoir with bracket from the outer cowl top panel.

  11. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CED5

      Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

      Text in Illustration
      A01CC81 Protective Tape
    2. A01CCFB

      Disconnect the 2 clamps from the outer cowl top panel.

    3. Remove the 8 bolts.

    4. A01CDT7

      Remove the outer cowl top panel as shown in the illustration.

  12. REMOVE RADIATOR COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CDEV

      Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips and radiator cover sub-assembly.

  13. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CERE

      Disconnect the wire clamp.

    2. A01CBJF

      Disconnect the No. 1 and No. 2 water by-pass hoses.

    3. Remove the bolt and radiator reserve tank assembly.

  14. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK BRACKET


    1. A01CF8W

      Remove the 2 bolts and radiator reserve tank bracket.

  15. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CC5A

      Disconnect the 4 ignition coil connectors.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 ignition coils.

  16. REMOVE SPARK PLUG


    1. A01CD6B

      Remove the 4 spark plugs.

  17. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CFHD

      Remove the 2 ventilation hoses from the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.

    2. A01CCE9

      Remove the 3 bolts and separate the wire harness.

    3. A01CDS4

      Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps.

    4. A01CFXM

      Remove the 8 bolts and 2 nuts, then remove the cylinder head cover sub-assembly and gasket.

  18. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION


    1. A01CAPME19
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Timing Mark
      *2 Paint Mark
      *3 Groove

      Turn the crankshaft pulley until the groove and the timing mark "0" on the timing chain cover are aligned.

    2. Check that each timing mark on the camshaft timing gear and sprocket is aligned with each timing mark located on the No. 1 and No. 2 bearing caps as shown in the illustration.

      If not, turn the crankshaft pulley 1 revolution (360°) to align the timing marks as illustrated.

    3. Place paint marks on the chain in alignment with the timing marks on the camshaft timing gear and camshaft timing sprocket.

  19. REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CCBI

      Remove the 2 nuts and No. 1 chain tensioner assembly.

      Note

      Do not turn the crankshaft without the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly.

  20. LOOSEN CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR OR SPROCKET


    1. A01CAX5E10
      Text in Illustration
      *a Loosen
      *b Hold

      While holding the No. 2 camshaft with a wrench, loosen the No. 2 camshaft timing set bolt.

  21. REMOVE NO. 2 CAMSHAFT


    1. A01CEB0E08

      Using several steps, uniformly loosen and remove the 10 bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.

    2. Remove the 5 bearing caps.

    3. A01CEXAE02

      While holding the No. 2 camshaft by hand, remove the camshaft timing sprocket set bolt.

    4. Remove the camshaft timing sprocket from the No. 2 camshaft with the timing chain wrapped on the sprocket.

    5. Remove the camshaft timing sprocket from the timing chain.

  22. REMOVE CAMSHAFT


    1. A01CG41E02

      In several steps, uniformly loosen and remove the 10 bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.

    2. Remove the 5 bearing caps.

    3. Remove the camshaft and camshaft timing gear assembly while holding the timing chain by hand.

    4. A01CBWXE01

      Support the timing chain with a string to prevent it from slipping off the crankshaft sprocket as shown in the illustration.

      Note

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

  23. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CCKFE08
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Vinyl Tape
      *2 Rubber
      *a Advance Side Path
      *b Close
      *c Open

      Clamp the camshaft in a vise, and make sure that the camshaft timing gear assembly does not rotate.

    2. Cover all the oil path with vinyl tape except the advance side path shown in the illustration.

    3. A01CE2LE02

      Apply air pressure of 150 kPa (1.5 kgf/cm2, 22 psi) to the oil path, then turn the camshaft timing gear assembly to the advance direction (counterclockwise) by hand.

      CAUTION:

      Cover the paths with a piece of cloth to avoid oil splashes.

      Tech Tips

      Depending on the air pressure, the camshaft timing gear assembly may turn to the advance side without applying force by hand. Also, if the pressure is difficult to apply because of air leakage from a path, the lock pin may be difficult to release.

    4. A01CFME

      Remove the flange bolt and camshaft timing gear.

      Note


      • Be sure not to remove the other 4 bolts.

      • When reusing the camshaft timing gear, release the straight pin lock first, then install the gear.