Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Removal [12/2024 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]
- REMOVE INTAKE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT ASSEMBLY
*a Do not remove - - - Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the bolt.NOTE:
Do not remove the other 2 bolts.
- Remove the intake camshaft timing gear bolt assembly from the camshaft timing gear assembly.NOTE:
If the intake camshaft timing gear bolt assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.
- Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the bolt.
- REMOVE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT ASSEMBLY
*a Do not remove - - - Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the bolt.NOTE:
Do not remove the other 2 bolts.
- Remove the exhaust camshaft timing gear bolt assembly from the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.NOTE:
If the exhaust camshaft timing gear bolt assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.
- Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the bolt.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.