Forenza L4-2.0L (2004)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
Camshafts Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Remove the timing belt.
2. Disconnect the breather tube at the camshaft cover.
3. Disconnect the engine ventilation hose at the camshaft cover.
4. Remove the spark plug cover bolts.
5. Remove the spark plug cover.
6. Disconnect the ignition wires from the spark plugs.
7. Remove the camshaft cover bolts.
8. Remove the camshaft cover washers.
9. Remove the camshaft cover and the camshaft cover gasket.
10. While holding the intake camshaft firmly in place, remove the intake camshaft gear bolt.
11. Remove the intake camshaft gear.
12. While holding the exhaust camshaft firmly in place, remove the exhaust camshaft gear bolt.
13. Remove the exhaust camshaft gear.
14. Loosen the camshaft bearing cap bolts in stages of one-half to one turn.
15. Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts from the cylinder head.
16. Remove the camshafts.
17. Remove the seal ring from the camshafts.