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1.REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (for Exhaust Side of Bank 1)
2.SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
| *a | "0" Timing Mark |
| *b | Timing Mark (Cutout) |
Turn the crankshaft clockwise to align the timing mark (cutout) on the crankshaft pulley assembly with the "0" timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly.
| *a | Spring End |
Check that the end of the spring inside of the camshaft timing gear assembly is as shown in the illustration.
If the end of the spring is not as shown in the illustration, rotate the crankshaft clockwise 360° and align the timing mark again.
3.REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT
Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley assembly.
Remove the camshaft timing gear bolt.
If the camshaft timing gear bolt has been struck or dropped, replace it.
Do not turn the crankshaft pulley after removing the camshaft timing gear bolt.