PROCEDURE
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
| *a | Timing Mark "0" |
| *b | Timing Mark (Cutout) |
Turn the crankshaft pulley assembly clockwise until its timing mark (cutout) is aligned with the timing mark "0" 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 timing mark "0" 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.