Camshaft Roller Follower

Camshaft Roller Follower









Removal and Installation

NOTICE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove the LH and RH valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - LH Valve Cover - LH and Valve Cover - RH Valve Cover - RH.

3. NOTICE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.

Remove the 6 spark plugs.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

4. Remove the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.





5. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown) and the RH splash shield.





6. Rotate the crankshaft until the camshaft lobe is pointing directly away from the roller follower.

7. NOTE: Mark the positions of the roller followers to make sure they are assembled in their original positions.

Using the Valve Spring Compressor, remove the roller followers.





8. NOTE: Lubricate the roller followers with clean engine oil.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.