Contents: Removal ↳ Installation ↳
Special tool
 | Universal Flange Holding Wrench 205-072 (15030A) |
 | Valve Shim Pliers 303-196 (21107) |
 | Oil Seal Installation Tool 303-395 (21171) |
| Name | Specification |
| Sealant for sealing camshaft bearing caps on cylinder heads | WSK-M2G348-A2 |
| Motor oil | WSS-M2C912-A1 |
Removal
1. Remove the timing belt. For more information, refer to the Timing Belt chapter in this section.
2.
CAUTION: Lock using special tool.
Remove the pulleys from the camshafts.
3.
NOTE: Release sequence.
NOTE: Keep the bearing caps in good order for future installation. Identification numbers are located on the outside surface of the camshaft bearing caps.
Remove the camshafts.
- Release each camshaft bearing cover mounting bolt one turn just enough to release the camshaft.
- Remove the camshaft bearing caps.
- Remove the camshaft oil seal.
4.
NOTE: Keep the valve lifters in good condition for future installation.
Using special tool 303-196, remove the valve lifters and valve adjusting shims.
Installation
1.
NOTE: Install the valve lifters and shims in the correct sequence.
Install the valve lifters.
2.
NOTE: Identification numbers are located on the outside surface of the camshaft bearing caps.
Apply sealant to the indicated locations on the camshaft bearing cap No.1 and to the mating surface of the cylinder head.
3.
CAUTION: Install the camshaft so that neither cam lobe is in the full lift position.
NOTE: The camshaft bearing cap numbering starts from the timing belt side with the symbol E1 on the exhaust side and I1 on the intake side.
NOTE: The exhaust camshaft has an additional cam for the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
Install the camshaft bearing caps and camshafts. Before installation, lubricate the camshafts and camshaft bearings using engine oil.
4.
NOTE: Tightening sequence.
Install the camshaft bearing caps and tighten the bolts, working in three stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten each bolt one half turn until the bearing cap contacts the cylinder head.
- Stage 2: 7 Nm
- Stage 3: 45 degrees
5. Adjust the valve clearances. For more information, refer to the Valve Clearances chapter in this section.
6. Using the special tool, install the new camshaft oil seal. Apply engine oil to the camshaft and the sealing lip of the oil seal.
7. Install the camshaft pulleys so that they can rotate.
8. Install the timing belt. For more information, refer to the Timing Belt chapter in this section.
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