ENGINE MECHANICAL (K9K ENGINE) 6A2-49
Camshaft and Tappet Removal and Installa-
tion
Removal
1) Remove engine assembly from vehicle referring to “Engine
Assembly Removal and Installation” in this section.
2) Remove timing belt referring to “Timing Belt and Tensioner
Removal and Installation” in this section.
3) Remove special tool (A).
Special tool
(A): 09919-58120
4) Remove camshaft pulley as follows.
a) Fix camshaft pulley using special tool.
Special tool
(A): 09917-68221
b) Loosen camshaft pulley nut, and remove camshaft pulley.
5) Remove cylinder head cover referring to “Cylinder Head
Cover Removal and Installation” in this section.
6) Disconnect vacuum pump oil hose (1) from camshaft cover
(2).
7) Remove camshaft cover (2).
8) Loosen camshaft housing bolts in numerical order (“1” to
“12”) as indicated in the figure, and remove them.
9) Remove camshaft housing and camshaft from cylinder head.
(A)
2
1
"9"
"12"
"11"
"10"
"5"
"8"
"7"
"6"
"1"
"4"
"3"
"2"