Camshaft Gear/Sprocket

Camshaft Sprocket

CAUTION:The crankshaft, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction, with diamond washers between the flange faces on each part. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket is also unfastened if you loosen the pulley. Therefore, the engine must be retimed each time the damper is removed. Otherwise, severe damage could occur. Service and Repair

CAUTION:Install the camshafts with the alignment notches in the camshafts lined up so the camshaft alignment plate can be installed without rotating the camshafts. Make sure the lobes on the No. 1 cylinder are in the same position as noted in the removal procedure. Rotating the camshafts when the timing chain is removed, or installing the camshafts 180 degrees out of position, can cause severe damage to the valves and pistons.

Install the camshaft alignment plate SST.






CAUTION:Do not rely on the camshaft alignment plate to prevent camshaft rotation. Damage to the tool or the camshafts can result.Using the flats on the camshafts to prevent camshaft rotation, tighten the bolts.




Tightening Torque:72 Nm {7.3 kgf-m, 53 ft-lbf}