For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

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

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement .
3. Remove the valve cover bolts.
4. Remove the valve cover.

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

Important: Take extreme care to prevent any scratches, nicks, or damage to the camshaft. Such damage can impair vehicle operation.

5. While holding the camshaft firmly in place, remove the camshaft gear bolt (1).
6. Remove the camshaft gear (2).

### Installation Procedure

Important: Take extreme care to prevent any scratches, nicks, or damage to the camshaft. Such damage can impair vehicle operation.

1. Install the intake camshaft gear (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. While holding the camshaft firmly in place, install the camshaft gear bolt (1).

Tighten
Tighten the camshaft gear bolt to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).

3. Install the valve cover.
4. Install valve cover bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the valve cover bolts to 10.5 N·m (93 lb in).

5. Install the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement .
6. Connect the negative battery cable.