PROCEDURE
REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
| *a | Timing Mark "0" |
| *b | Timing Notch (Groove) |
Turn the crankshaft pulley until its timing notch (groove) is aligned with the timing mark "0" of the timing chain cover sub-assembly.
| *a | Protrusion |
| *b | Top |
Check that the protrusion of the camshaft timing gear assembly is at the top.
Tech Tips
If the protrusion is not at the top, rotate the crankshaft pulley 360° clockwise and align the timing notch (groove) with the timing mark "0" again.
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT
Disengage the clamp to disconnect the engine wire.
While holding the crankshaft pulley set bolt, remove the camshaft timing gear bolt from the camshaft timing gear assembly.
Note
If the camshaft timing gear bolt has been struck or dropped, replace it.