Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the timing belt. Refer to
Timing Belt Replacement
.
Important: Take extreme care to prevent any scratches, nicks, or damage to the camshaft. Such damage can impair vehicle operation.
- Remove the camshaft gears. Refer to
Camshaft Gear Replacement
.
- Remove the timing belt automatic tensioner bolts.
- Remove the timing belt automatic tensioner.
- Remove the rear timing belt cover bolts (1).
- Remove the rear timing belt cover (2).
Installation Procedure
- Install the rear timing belt cover (2).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the rear timing belt cover bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the rear timing belt cover bolts to 10.5 N·m (93 lb in).
- Install the timing belt automatic tensioner.
- Install the timing belt automatic tensioner bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the timing belt automatic tensioner bolts to 19 N·m (14 lb ft).
- Install the camshaft gears. Refer to
Camshaft Gear Replacement
.
- Install the timing belt. Refer to
Timing Belt Replacement
.
- Connect the negative battery cable.