Celica GT Ltd Ed Convertible L4-2164cc 2.2L DOHC MFI (1997)
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, front bearing cap and oil seal.
(c)
Uniformly loosen and remove the 6 bolts on the No. 1, No. 3 and No. 4 bearing caps in several passes, in the sequence shown.
CAUTION: Do not remove the No. 2 bearing cap bolts at this stage.
(d) Remove the No. 1, No. 3 and No. 4 bearing caps.
(e)
Alternately loosen and remove the 2 bolts on the No. 2 bearing cap.
NOTE:
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As the 2 No. 2 bearing cap bolts are loosened, make sure that the camshaft is lifted out straight and level, after breaking adhesion on
the front bearing cap.
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If the camshaft is not being lifted out straight and level, retighten the 2 No. 2 bearing cap bolts. Reverse the order of above steps from
(e) to (a) and reset the knock pin of the intake camshaft at 80 - 115° BTDC, and repeat steps from (b) to (e) once again.
CAUTION: Do not pry on or attempt to force the camshaft with a tool or other object.
(f)
Remove the No. 2 bearing cap and camshaft.
