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Caution

• Parts for engines manufactured in Mexico and Hiroshima cannot be used interchangeably as the engine will not operate correctly resulting in a serious malfunction. To prevent this, when replacing parts refer to the 'SPECIFICATION IDENTIFICATION' table below and verify the engine's place of manufacture before performing the servicing. (See SPECIFICATION IDENTIFICATION)

1.Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.

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Camshaft Sprocket Lock Bolt, Variable Valve Timing Actuator Lock Bolt Disassembly Note

1.Hold the camshaft by using a wrench on the cast hexagon as shown, and loosen the camshaft sprocket installation bolt or variable valve timing actuator installation bolt.

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Camshaft Cap Disassembly Note

1.Before removing the camshaft caps, inspect the following:

― Camshaft end play and camshaft journal oil clearance (See CAMSHAFT INSPECTION.)

Note

• The camshaft caps are numbered to make sure they are assembled in their original positions. When removed, keep the caps with the cylinder head they were removed from. Do not mix the caps.

2.Loosen the camshaft caps bolts in 2—3 passes in the order shown in the figure.

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Tappet Disassembly Note

Note

• The tappets are numbered to make sure they are assembled in their original positions. When removed, keep the tappets with the cylinder head they were removed from. Do not mix the tappets.

Cylinder Head Bolt Disassembly Note

1.Loosen the cylinder head bolts in 2—3 passes in the order shown in the figure.

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