Highlander LTD 2WD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (2002)
HINT: When removing the camshaft, make certain that the torsional spring force of the sub-gear has been eliminated by the operation.
c. Uniformly loosen and remove the 10 bearing cap bolts, in several passes, in the sequence shown, and remove the 5 bearing caps and No. 3
camshaft.
NOTICE:
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Do not pry out the camshaft.
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Be careful not to damage the portion of the cylinder head receiving the shaft thrust.
23. REMOVE NO. 4 CAMSHAFT SUB-ASSY
a. Uniformly loosen and remove the 10 bearing cap bolts, in several passes, in the sequence shown, and remove the 5 bearing caps and No. 4
camshaft.
NOTICE:
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Do not pry out the camshaft.
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Be careful not to damage the portion of the cylinder head receiving the shaft thrust.
b. Remove the oil seal from the No. 4 camshaft.
24. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSY
25. REPLACE NO. 3 CAMSHAFT SUB-ASSY
26. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSY
27. REMOVE CAMSHAFT SUB GEAR NO. 3
a. Fix the hexagonal wrench head portion of the camshaft in a vise.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the camshaft.