Corolla Sport Coupe L4-1587cc 1.6L DOHC (4A-F) (1988)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
CAMSHAFTS REMOVAL
Timing Marks
1. Turn the crankshaft pulley and align its groove with timing mark 0 of the no.1 timing belt cover as shown.
Caution: Never turn the engine counterclockwise, always turn clockwise.
Camshaft Timing Pulley Hole
2. Make sure that the camshaft timing pulley hole lines up with the mark on the No.1 camshaft cap (exhaust side). If not, repeat step 28.
Timing Belt Match Marks
3. Remove the plug from the No.1 timing belt cover, if belt is to be reused place matchmarks on it at this time as illustrated.
Timing Belt Idler Pulley
4. Loosen the idler pulley mount bolt and push the idler pulley towards the left as far as it will go and temporarily tighten it. Remove the timing belt
from the camshaft, if it is to be reused, hold the belt with a cloth and do not allow it to come into contact with oil, water, or dust.