Removal [10/2017 - ]: Procedure

REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [10/2017 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [09/2020 - ]
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2017 - ]

SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION

Turn the crankshaft clockwise to align the timing mark (cutout) on the crankshaft pulley with the "0" timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly.

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*a	"0" Timing Mark
*b	Timing Mark (Cutout)

Check that the protrusion on the inside of the camshaft timing gear assembly is at the top.

HINT:

If the protrusion is not at the top, rotate the crankshaft clockwise 360° and align the timing marks again.

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*a	Protrusion

REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT

Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley.

Remove the camshaft timing gear bolt.

NOTE:

If the camshaft timing gear bolt has been struck or dropped, replace it.