Celica Liftback L4-107.5 1762cc 1.8L DOHC (7A-FE) (1995)
(c) Secure the intake camshaft sub-gear to the drive gear with a service bolt.
Recommended service bolt:
Thread diameter: 6 mm
Thread pitch: 1.0 mm
Bolt length: 16 - 20 mm (0.63 - 0.79 in.)
HINT: When removing the camshaft, make sure that the torsional spring force of the sub-gear has been eliminated by the above operation.
(d) Uniformly loosen and remove the eight bearing cap bolts in several passes, in the sequence shown.
(e) Remove the four bearing caps and camshaft.
HINT: If the camshaft is not being lifted out straight and level, reinstall the No.3 bearing cap with the two bolts. Then alternately loosen
and remove the bearing cap bolts with the camshaft gear pulled up
NOTICE: Do not pry on or attempt to force the camshaft with a tool or other object.
B. Remove adjusting shim
Remove the adjusting shim with a small screwdriver.
C. Determine the replacement adjusting shim size by following Formula or Charts: