Seal - camshaft - front (page 2 of 4)

9. Remove timing belt tensioner access plug from timing gear lower cover.
10. Loosen Allen bolt securing belt tensioner pulley.
11. Remove tensioner access plug from back cover.
12. Screw timing belt tensioner retractor tool LRT-12-143 into timing belt tensioner plunger.
13. Tighten nut on tool LRT-12-143 until timing belt tension is released.
14. Tighten tensioner pulley Allen bolt.

15. Remove and retain camshaft gear retaining bolt.
16. Release camshaft gear from camshaft and remove from belt.

CAUTION: Do not rotate camshaft or crankshaft with timing belt removed. If the sintered gears have been subjected to prolonged oil contamination, they must be soaked in a solvent bath and thoroughly washed with solvent before refitment. Because of the porous construction of the sintered material, oil impregnated in the gear will emerge and contaminate a new belt. If camshaft timing belt shows any sign of oil or coolant contamination renew camshaft timing belt. See this section. Cause of contamination must be rectified.

17. Fit but do not tighten the old camshaft gear retaining bolt.

CAUTION: Ensure camshaft does not rotate.