VUE AWD L4-2.2L VIN D (2005)
19. Remove the purge solenoid from the power steering plate.
20. Remove the power steering block off plate if the intake camshaft is being removed.
Notice: To avoid valve piston contact, No. 1 cylinder piston must be positioned at approximately 60° Before-Top Dead Center (BTDC). Pistons are
properly positioned when the diamond shaped hole on the intake camshaft sprocket is located at 12 o'clock.
Important: To rotate camshafts, use a 24 mm open end wrench on camshaft flats. Camshafts should be rotated in a clockwise direction only, facing
camshaft sprockets from passenger side of the vehicle.
21. Locate the number 1 piston to approximately 60° before top dead center, diamond shaped hole on the intake camshaft sprocket at the 12 o'clock
position. Remove the spark plugs. This will ease rotation effort.
Important: When removing guide bolts, do not drop the bolt down into the front cover area
22. Remove the upper timing chain guide.
Notice: During camshaft removal procedure, the pistons are locked in position by the J 43655.DO NOT rotate the engine crankshaft or tool damage
and timing reset will be required. Camshafts an be rotated ONLY AFTER the #1 piston is at 60° Before Top Dead Center (BTDC) and sprocket had
