Camshaft Replacement
Camshaft Replacement
Front
1. Remove the engine compartment covers.
2. Do the battery removal procedure.
3. Drain the engine coolant.
4. Disconnect the radiator hoses.
5. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve.
6. Remove the EGR valve stud bolts (A).
7. Remove the timing belt.
8. Remove the front rocker arm assembly.
9. Remove the front camshaft pulley.
10. Remove the thrust cover (A), then remove the front camshaft (B).
11. Install the front camshaft in the reverse order of removal. Always use a new O-ring (C). Apply new engine oil to the journals and the cam lobes.
12. Apply new engine oil to the threads of the camshaft pulley mounting bolt, then install the front camshaft pulley.
13. Install the front rocker arm assembly, then tighten the mounting bolts.
14. Install the timing belt.
15. Adjust the valve clearance.
16. Install the EGR valve stud bolts, then install the EGR valve.
17. Connect the radiator hoses.
18. Do the battery installation procedure.
19. Fill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system.
20. Install the engine compartment covers.
21. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure.
Rear
1. Remove the engine compartment covers.
2. Relieve the fuel pressure.
3. Do the battery removal procedure.
4. Drain the engine coolant.
5. Remove the under-hood fuse/relay box from the bracket.
6. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
7. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover, then disconnect the fuel feed hose.
8. Disconnect the heater hoses.
9. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A), then remove the EVAP canister joint (B) with the bracket.
10. Remove the timing belt.
11. Remove the rear rocker arm assembly.
12. Remove the rear camshaft pulley.
13. Remove the thrust cover (A), then remove the rear camshaft (B).
14. Install the rear camshaft in the reverse order of removal. Always use a new O-ring (C). Apply new engine oil to the journals and cam lobes.
15. Apply new engine oil to the threads of the camshaft pulley mounting bolt, then install the rear camshaft pulley.
16. Install the rear rocker arm assembly, then tighten the mounting bolts.
17. Install the timing belt.
18. Adjust the valve clearance.
19. Install the EVAP canister joint with the bracket, then connect the EVAP canister hose.
20. Connect the heater hoses.
21. Connect the fuel feed hose, then install the quick-connect fitting cover.
22. Install the air cleaner assembly.
23. Install the under-hood fuse/relay box to the bracket.
24. Do the battery installation procedure.
25. Inspect for fuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode (do not operate the starter) so the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds and pressurizes the fuel line. Repeat this operation three times, then check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line.
26. Fill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system.
27. Install the engine compartment covers.
28. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure.