For 1990-2009 cars

#### Special Tools

KM-422 Installer

### Removal Procedure

Note: Take extreme care to prevent any scratches, nicks or damage to the camshafts and caps bearing surfaces.

1. Remove the camshaft sprocket. Refer to Camshaft Gear Replacement.
2. Remove the timing belt tensioner. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement.
3. Remove the timing belt rear cover (1).
4. Remove the camshaft position solenoid valve housing.
5. Remove the camshaft cap bolts in sequence (1, 4, 2, 3).
6. Remove the camshaft caps.
7. Remove the intake (2)/exhaust (1) camshafts with the seal rings (3).

### Installation Procedure

1. Coat/Lubricate the camshaft bearing and cam surfaces with clean engine oil.

Note: It is essential to ensure that no sealant is applied outside the marked sealing areas.

2. Install the camshafts (1, 2) on the cylinder head.

Note: The grooves (1) adjacent to the sealing surfaces must remain free from sealant

3. Apply surface sealant LOCTITE 574 to sealing surfaces (1) of the 1st camshaft bearing cap thinly and evenly.
4. Install the camshaft bearing caps in sequence (2, 3, 1, 4).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

5. Install the camshaft position solenoid valve housing.

Tighten
Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts to 8 N·m (70.8 lb in).

6. Install the new camshaft oil seal rings using KM-422 . Refer to Camshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement.
7. Install the timing belt rear cover (1).

Tighten
Tighten the timing belt rear cover bolts (2) to 6 N·m (53.1 lb in).

8. Install the timing belt tensioner. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement.
9. Install the camshaft sprocket. Refer to Camshaft Gear Replacement.