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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

    • MK-6340 Locking Tool
    • KM-6625 Flywheel Locking Device
    • MK-6628 Locking Tool

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 1945788  Size: MH
  4. Insert MK-6628 (1) into the camshaft.
  5. Turn the camshaft by the hexagon until the groove on the end of the camshafts is horizontal (arrows).

  6. Raise the vehicle by its full height.
  7. Remove KM-6625 .
  8. Detach the screwed connection.


    Object Number: 1937030  Size: SH
  9. Set the engine to 60 degrees (measurement l) before TDC.
  10. Set the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation to 60 degrees (measurement l) before TDC.

  11. Lower the vehicle by its full height.

  12. Object Number: 1945757  Size: SH
  13. Remove the toothed belt tensioner (1).
  14. Remove the bolt (2).

  15. Place a drip pan underneath.
  16. Remove MK-6340 .

  17. Object Number: 1945785  Size: SH
  18. Remove the closure bolt (2) of the intake camshaft adjuster (1) or the closure bolt (4) of the exhaust camshaft adjuster (3).

  19. Object Number: 1945787  Size: SH
  20. Detach the intake camshaft adjuster (1) or the exhaust camshaft adjuster (3).
  21. • Counterhold against the hexagon of the corresponding camshaft with an open-ended wrench.
    • Remove the bolt (2, 4).

Installation Procedure

  1. Attach the intake camshaft adjuster or the exhaust camshaft adjuster.
  2. Important: Do not tighten the bolt.

  3. Install the bolt.

  4. Object Number: 1944922  Size: SH
  5. Insert MK-6340 in the camshaft adjuster.
  6. • Insert MK-6340 (1, 2) in the camshaft adjuster as shown.

       Important: The spot-type marking (4) on the intake camshaft adjuster does not correspond to the groove of MK-6340 during this process but must be somewhat above as shown.

    • The spot type marking (3) on the exhaust camshaft adjuster must correspond to the groove on MK-6340 .

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  7. Fasten the intake camshaft adjuster or the exhaust camshaft adjuster.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 65 N·m (48 lb ft) plus 120 degrees plus 15 degrees.

  9. Counterhold at the camshaft hexagon.
  10. Tighten the closure bolt.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the closure bolt to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  12. Replace the seal ring.
  13. Clean the thread.

  14. Object Number: 1941810  Size: LF
  15. Intake the toothed belt tensioner.
  16. Insert the toothed belt tension roller.

    • Use a new bolt.

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

    • Released leg of spring (1) of the toothed belt tension roller must engage in the cut-out (arrow) of the pump module.
  17. Remove MK-6628 .
  18. Raise the vehicle by its full height.
  19. Set the crankshaft to cylinder number 1 ignition TDC.
  20. Marking, toothed belt drive gear and oil pump housing adapter must align.

  21. Block the crankshaft.
  22. • Insert KM-6625 .
    • Install the bolted connection.
  23. Lower the vehicle by its full height.
  24. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  25. Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement .