Removal and Installation

NOTE: Cylinder Head Must Be Removed

REMOVAL
1. Remove the cylinder head covers.





2. Install auto lash adjuster retainers Special Tool MD-998443, or equivalent. These retainers hold the lash adjuster into position when the rocker arms are serviced.
3. Mark rocker arm shaft assemblies for installation.
4. Remove rocker arm shaft bolts.
5. Remove the timing belt and camshaft sprocket.
6. Remove cylinder head retaining bolts. Remove cylinder head from vehicle.
7. Remove thrust case from left head assembly and remove camshaft from the rear of the head.
8. Remove distributor from right head assembly and remove camshaft from the rear of the head.

INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate camshaft journals. Install camshaft into the cylinder head carefully.
2. Install thrust case and tighten fasteners to 13 Nm (108 inch lbs.).
3. Install camshaft seal. Camshaft must be installed before the camshaft seal is installed.
4. Install camshaft sprocket and tighten to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.).
5. Install timing belt.





6. Install rocker arm assemblies in correct order as removed. Tighten the rocker arm assemblies in sequence shown to 31 Nm (276 inch lbs.).