Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

NOTE: Cylinder head must be removed for camshaft replacement.

1. Remove the cylinder head covers.

Figure 48:

2. Install auto lash adjuster retainers Special Tool MD-998443 (Fig. 48). 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.
7. Remove cylinder head from vehicle.

Figure 49:

8. Remove thrust case from front (left side) cylinder head assembly. Remove camshaft from the rear of the head (Fig. 49).
9. Remove distributor (if not previously removed) from rear (right side) cylinder head assembly. Remove camshaft from rear of the head.


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

Figure 50:

6. Install rocker arm assemblies in correct order as removed. Tighten the rocker arm assemblies in sequence shown (Fig. 50) to 31 Nm (276 inch lbs.).
7. Remove Special Tools MD-998443, auto lash adjuster retainers.
8. Install cylinder head covers.