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Removal

Cam Carrier

REMOVAL

CAM CARRIER RH

1) Remove the engine from the vehicle.
2) Remove the chain cover.
3) Remove the timing chain RH.
4) Remove the cam sprocket RH.

NOTE:
This procedure is required only when disassembling the cam carrier RH.
5) Remove the rocker cover RH.
6) Remove the clip holding the engine harness from cam carrier RH.





7) Disconnect the water pipe hose from oil pan upper, and remove the water pipe assembly. (CVT model)





8) Remove the fuel pipe RH and the fuel injector RH.
(1) Disconnect the connector from fuel injector RH.





(2) Disconnect the quick connector from fuel pipe RH.

NOTE:
Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.








(3) Remove the bolts securing the fuel pipe RH, and remove the fuel pipe RH and the fuel injector RH.





9) Insert the steel rods into ST, and set the engine so that the camshaft RH is facing up.

CAUTION:
^ If the engine is standing on one side without inserting the steel rod into ST, engine may lose balance and fall down. Be sure to insert the steel rod into ST to extend the length.
^ Use the steel rod with enough strength.
^ Be careful not to pinch the engine harness with ST.
ST 499817100 ENGINE STAND





10) Loosen the bolts holding the cam carrier RH equally, a little at a time in numerical sequence as shown in the figure and remove the cam carrier RH.





11) Remove the O-ring and the roller rocker arm from cylinder head RH.

NOTE:
Be careful not to confuse the roller rocker arms.





12) Remove the valve shim and the roller rocker arm pivot from cylinder head RH.

NOTE:
Be careful not to confuse the valve shim and the roller rocker arm pivot.





13) Remove the liquid gasket from cam carrier RH and cylinder head RH.

CAM CARRIER LH

1) Remove the engine from the vehicle.
2) Remove the chain cover.
3) Remove the timing chain LH.
4) Remove the cam sprocket LH.

NOTE:
This procedure is required only when disassembling the cam carrier LH.
5) Remove the rocker cover LH.
6) Remove the clip holding the engine harness from cam carrier LH.





7) Remove the preheater hose from intake manifold clip (A), and disconnect the preheater hose from throttle body.





8) Disconnect the water pipe hose from oil pan upper, and remove the water pipe assembly.





9) Remove the fuel pipe LH and the fuel injector LH.
(1) Disconnect the connector from fuel injector LH.





(2) Disconnect the quick connector from fuel pipe LH.

NOTE:
Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.








(3) Remove the bolts securing the fuel pipe LH, and remove the fuel pipe LH and the fuel injector LH.





10) Insert the steel rods into ST, and set the engine so that the camshaft LH is facing up.

CAUTION:
^ If the engine is standing on one side without inserting the steel rod into ST, engine may lose balance and fall down. Be sure to insert the steel rod into ST to extend the length.
^ Use the steel rod with enough strength.
^ Be careful not to pinch the engine harness with ST.
ST 499817100 ENGINE STAND





11) Loosen the bolts holding the cam carrier LH equally, a little at a time in numerical sequence as shown in the figure and remove the cam carrier LH.





12) Remove the O-ring and the roller rocker arm from cylinder head LH.

NOTE:
Be careful not to confuse the roller rocker arms.





13) Remove the valve shim and the roller rocker arm pivot from cylinder head LH.

NOTE:
Be careful not to confuse the valve shim and the roller rocker arm pivot.





14) Remove the liquid gasket from cam carrier LH and cylinder head LH.