NOTICE The camshafts are not identical
in design. Do not invert the camshafts
during assembly. Any mix-up of the
components will lead to engine damage.
Place the camshaft retaining plate in the
slot of the camshaft.
1. Direction of movement
2. Camshaft retaining plate
3. Slot retaining camshaft
For other parts, refer to proper
installation procedure.
CYLINER HEAD
Cylinder Head Access
Cylinder 1(front)
The engine removal is required to work
on cylinder 1.
Cylinder 2(rear)
Simply open the cargo box.
Removing the Cylinder Head
Drain coolant. Refer to ENGINE
COOLANT REPLACEMENT in the
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
PRODURES subsection.
NOTE: Before removing cylinder
head, blow out remaining coolant by
air pressure. During cylinder head
removal, the remaining coolant in
cylinder head could overflow into the
engine and a little quantity of coolant
could drop into the engine. In this
case, the engine oil will be
contaminated.
Disconnect spark plug wire.
Disconnect temperature sensor
connector, located at rear cylinder
head.
Remove the valve cover and its gasket
(see VALVECOVER in this
subsection).
Refer to TIMING CHAIN subsection
and remove the following parts:
- Timing chain tensioner
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