xD L4-1.8L (2ZR-FE) (2008)
(1) After cleaning and degreasing the VVT oil hole on the intake side of the No. 1 camshaft bearing cap, completely seal the oil hole with
adhesive tape or equivalent as shown in the illustration to prevent air from leaking.
NOTE: Be sure to cover the oil hole completely because air leaks due to insufficient sealing will prevent the lock pin from being released.
(2) Prick a hole in the tape covering the oil hole as shown in the illustration. (Procedure A)
(3) Apply approximately 150 kPa (1.5 kgf/cm2, 22 psi) of air pressure to the hole pricked in procedure A to release the lock pin.
NOTE:
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If air leaks out, reattach the adhesive tape.
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Cover the oil hole with a shop rag or piece of cloth when applying air pressure to prevent oil from spraying.
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Do not lock the camshaft timing gear assembly. If it is locked, release the lock pin again.
HINT:
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The camshaft timing gear assembly may be turned in the advance direction without applying any force.
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If enough air pressure cannot be applied because of air leakage from the port, releasing the lock pin may be difficult.
(4) Remove the adhesive tape from the No. 1 camshaft bearing cap.
(c) Remove the flange bolt while holding the hexagonal portion of the camshaft, and then remove the camshaft timing gear assembly.
NOTE:
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Before removing the camshaft timing gear, make sure that the lock pin has been released.
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Be sure not to remove the other 4 bolts.
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Keep the camshaft timing gear assembly horizontal while removing it from the camshaft.
98. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING EXHAUST GEAR ASSEMBLY