Solara V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2004)
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a) Disconnect the 3 engine wire harness clamps from the timing belt No. 3 cover.
b) Remove the 6 bolts and the timing belt cover.
24. REMOVE CAMSHAFT
NOTICE: Since the thrust clearance of the camshaft is small, the camshaft must be kept level while it is being removed. If the camshaft is not
kept level, damage to the cylinder head or to the camshaft may result. To avoid this, the following steps must be carried out.
a) Align the camshaft drive and driven gear's timing marks (2 dot marks each) by turning the camshaft with a wrench.
b) Secure the exhaust camshaft sub gear to the main gear with a service bolt.
Recommended service bolt
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
HINT: When removing the camshaft, make certain that the torsional spring force of the sub gear has been eliminated by installation of the
service bolt.
