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Camshaft Replacement




Camshaft Replacement

Front

1. Remove the engine compartment covers. Service and Repair

2. Do the battery removal procedure. Removal and Replacement

3. Drain the engine coolant. Service and Repair

4. Disconnect the radiator hoses.

5. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve. Service and Repair






6. Remove the EGR valve stud bolts (A).

7. Remove the timing belt. Timing Belt Removal

8. Remove the front rocker arm assembly. Rocker Arm Assembly Removal

9. Remove the front camshaft pulley.






10. Remove the thrust cover (A), then remove the front camshaft (B).

11. Install the front camshaft in the reverse order of removal. Always use a new O-ring (C). Apply new engine oil to the journals and the cam lobes.

12. Apply new engine oil to the threads of the camshaft pulley mounting bolt, then install the front camshaft pulley. Camshaft, Rocker Arm Assembly, Camshaft Seal, and Pulley Installation

13. Install the front rocker arm assembly, then tighten the mounting bolts. Camshaft, Rocker Arm Assembly, Camshaft Seal, and Pulley Installation

14. Install the timing belt. Timing Belt Installation

15. Adjust the valve clearance. Adjustments

16. Install the EGR valve stud bolts, then install the EGR valve. Service and Repair

17. Connect the radiator hoses.

18. Do the battery installation procedure. Removal and Replacement

19. Fill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater valve open. Service and Repair

20. Install the engine compartment covers. Service and Repair

21. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview






Rear

1. Remove the engine compartment covers. Service and Repair

2. Relieve the fuel pressure. Service and Repair

3. Do the battery removal procedure. Removal and Replacement

4. Drain the engine coolant. Service and Repair

5. Remove the under-hood fuse/relay box from the bracket.

6. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Service and Repair

7. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover, then disconnect the fuel feed hose. Cylinder Head Removal

8. Disconnect the heater hoses.






9. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A), then remove the EVAP canister joint (B).

10. Remove the timing belt. Timing Belt Removal

11. Remove the rear rocker arm assembly. Rocker Arm Assembly Removal

12. Remove the rear camshaft pulley.






13. Remove the thrust cover (A), then remove the rear camshaft (B).

14. Install the rear camshaft in the reverse order of removal. Always use a new O-ring (C). Apply new engine oil to the journals and cam lobes.

15. Apply new engine oil to the threads of the camshaft pulley mounting bolt, then install the rear camshaft pulley. Camshaft, Rocker Arm Assembly, Camshaft Seal, and Pulley Installation

16. Install the rear rocker arm assembly, then tighten the mounting bolts. Camshaft, Rocker Arm Assembly, Camshaft Seal, and Pulley Installation

17. Install the timing belt. Timing Belt Installation

18. Adjust the valve clearance. Adjustments

19. Install the EVAP canister joint, then connect the EVAP canister hose.

20. Connect the heater hoses.

21. Connect the fuel feed hose, then install the quick-connect fitting cover. Cylinder Head Installation

22. Install the air cleaner assembly. Service and Repair

23. Install the under-hood fuse/relay box to the bracket.

24. Do the battery installation procedure. Removal and Replacement

25. Inspect for fuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode (do not operate the starter) so the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds and pressurizes the fuel line. Repeat this operation three times, then check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line.

26. Fill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater valve open. Service and Repair

27. Install the engine compartment covers. Service and Repair

28. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview