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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1371923  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement.
  3. Remove the engine cover bolts.
  4. Remove the engine cover.
  5. Disconnect the ignition wires from the spark plugs.
  6. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tubes from the valve cover.
  7. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.

  8. Object Number: 1371856  Size: SH
  9. Remove the valve cover nuts.
  10. Remove the valve cover washers.
  11. Remove the valve cover and the valve cover gasket.

  12. Object Number: 1291233  Size: SH

    Caution: Use extreme care when installing the camshaft not to nick, scratch, or damage the camshaft lobes or bearing surfaces.

  13. While holding the intake camshaft firmly in place, remove the intake camshaft gear bolt.
  14. Remove the intake camshaft gear.
  15. While holding the exhaust camshaft firmly in place, remove the exhaust camshaft gear bolt.
  16. Remove the exhaust camshaft gear.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1291233  Size: SH

    Caution: Use extreme care when installing the camshaft not to nick, scratch, or damage the camshaft lobes or bearing surfaces.

  1. Install the intake camshaft gear.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. While holding the intake camshaft firmly in place, install the intake camshaft gear bolt.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the intake camshaft gear bolt to 67.5 N·m (49 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1371901  Size: SH
  5. Install the exhaust camshaft gear.
  6. While holding the exhaust camshaft firmly in place, install the exhaust camshaft gear bolt.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust camshaft gear bolt to 67.5 N·m (49 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1371923  Size: SH
  8. Connect the engine ventilation crankcase ventilation tubes to the valve cover.
  9. Connect the ignition wires to the spark plugs.
  10. Install the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement.
  11. Install the engine cover.
  12. Connect the negative battery cable.