MECHANICAL(H4DO 2.0) > Camshaft

REMOVAL

NOTE:

When replacing a single part, perform the work with the engine installed to body. Refer to “Valve Clearance” for preparation.

1. Remove the V-belts.

2. Remove the crank pulley.

3. Remove the timing belt cover.

4. Remove the timing belt.

5. Remove the cam sprocket.

6. Disconnect the oil flow control solenoid valve connector.

7. Remove the timing belt cover No. 2 LH.

8. Remove the timing belt cover No. 2 RH.

NOTE:

Do not damage or lose the seal rubber when removing the timing belt covers.

9. Remove the tensioner bracket.

10. Remove the ignition coil.

11. Disconnect the PCV hose from the rocker cover.

12. Remove the rocker cover and gasket.

13. Remove the oil pipe.

(A)

Union screw with filter (with protrusion)

(B)

Union screw without filter (without protrusion)

(C)

Oil pipe

14. Loosen the upper side of the front camshaft cap and the intake camshaft cap bolts equally, a little at a time in alphabetical sequence shown in the figure.

15. Loosen the lower side of the front camshaft cap and the exhaust camshaft cap bolts equally, a little at a time in alphabetical sequence shown in the figure.

16. Remove the front camshaft cap.

17. Remove the intake camshaft caps and the intake camshaft.

18. Remove the exhaust camshaft caps and the exhaust camshaft.

NOTE:

Arrange camshaft caps in order so that they can be installed in their original positions.

19. Remove the oil seal.

NOTE:

Do not scratch the journal surface when removing the oil seal.

20. Similarly, remove the camshafts RH and related parts.