PRO TECHNICIAN

Reassembly

Install Camshaft Timing Gear/Sprocket

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Knock pin
Camshaft timing gear
Camshaft
Flange bolt
Aluminium plate
Vise
 
1. Install camshaft timing gear (with VVT-i)
  Align the camshaft knock pin position while turning the camshaft timing gear counterclockwise. Turning the camshaft timing gear clockwise when no oil pressure is applied will cause the lock pin to lock when the most retarded position is reached.
  (1) Tighten the flange bolt.
  (2) Turn the timing gear clockwise to make sure that the gear locks.
NOTICE:
If the camshaft timing gear mounting bolts are tightened while the lock pin is locked, horizontal force applied to the lock pin could damage it.
 
  2. Install camshaft timing sprocket (without VVT-i)
  (1) Hold the camshaft in a vise.
 
  (2) Install the camshaft timing sprocket.

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