Left Hand

Exhaust camshaft LH

Removal
1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection sheets.
2. Set the engine compartment cover to the service access position.





3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
4. Remove Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket. Left Hand
5. Remove the camshaft locking tool 303-530 (installed for previous operation).





6. Remove the camshaft.
Remove the bolts which secure the camshaft caps; loosen them evenly, in stages.
Remove the camshaft caps.
Note their orientation and markings - each is marked with its position (a number) and orientation (an arrow).
Remove the camshaft from the engine.
7. Clean and inspect all relevant components.

Installation





1. Apply oil (EP-90) to the camshaft and bearing surfaces, as follows:
To the upper face of each bearing surface (two places) in the cylinder head.
To the upper face of each bearing surface (two places) in each bearing cap.
On the cam lobes ONLY, not on the base circle area.





2. Install the camshaft.
Install the camshaft to position in the cylinder head, with the timing flats uppermost.
Install the camshaft caps to their respective locations (5 to 9 from the front) and in the correct orientation (arrow to front of engine).
Install and tighten the cap securing bolts. Tighten evenly, in stages, to 9 - 11 Nm.
3. Install the camshaft locking tool 303-530 (installed for following operation) align the camshaft as necessary.
4. Install the Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket.
5. With the camshaft (303-530) and crankshaft (303-531) setting tools removed, after the previous operation, adjust the valve clearances on the exhaust camshaft.
6. Move the engine compartment cover from the service position and connect the gas struts.
7. Remove the paint protection sheets and close the cover.
8. Connect the battery and install the battery cover.