Camshaft disassembly (RZ4E-TC)

1. Camshaft gear disassembly

1. Inlet camshaft sub gear disassembly

1) Remove the M5 lock bolt from the inlet camshaft gear.

2) Secure the camshaft in a vise using an aluminum clasp, etc.

3) Remove the snap ring from the inlet camshaft main gear using snap ring pliers.

Caution

  • Do not damage the cam and journal sections of the camshaft.

4) Remove the inlet camshaft sub gear and spring from the camshaft main gear.

Legend

  1. Inlet camshaft sub gear
  2. Spring
  3. Inlet camshaft main gear
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