Cube L4-1.8L (MR18DE) (2010)
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Never rotate crankshaft or camshaft while timing chain is removed. It causes interference between valve and piston.
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Never loosen the mounting bolts with securing anything other than the camshaft hexagonal part or with tensioning the timing chain.
5. Remove camshaft bracket with the following procedure:
a. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure.
Arrow Indicates : Engine front
b. Cut liquid gasket by prying the position (Black Arrow) shown in the figure, and then remove the camshaft bracket.
White Arrow Indicates : Engine front
CAUTION:
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Be careful not to damage the mating surface.
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A more adhesive liquid gasket is applied compared to previous types when shipped, so it should not be forced off the position not
specified.
6. Remove camshafts.
7. Remove valve lifters.
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Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
8. Remove signal plate from camshaft (INT), if necessary.
INSTALLATION
1. Install valve lifters.
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Install them in the original positions.
2. Install camshafts.
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Clean camshaft journal to remove any foreign material.
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Distinguish between the intake and the exhaust by looking at the different shapes of the front and rear ends of the camshaft or using the