Cylinder head gasket (page 5 of 9)

36. Remove and discard camshaft gear retaining bolt.
37. Release timing belt from gears.

CAUTION: Ease timing belt off gear using fingers only. Metal levers may damage the belt and gear. Do not rotate crankshaft or camshaft with timing belt removed and cylinder head fitted.

38. Remove camshaft gear.

CAUTION: If the sintered gear has been subjected to prolonged oil contamination, it must be soaked in a solvent bath and thoroughly washed with solvent before refitment. Because of the porous construction of sintered material, oil impregnated in the gear will emerge and contaminate a new belt.

39. Remove 5 bolts securing camshaft timing belt back cover to engine.
40. Remove timing belt back cover.