Part 2

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WARNING: Do not breathe dust or use compressed air to blow dust from storage containers or friction components. Remove dust using government-approved techniques. Friction component dust may be a cancer and lung disease hazard. Exposure to potentially hazardous components may occur if dusts are created during repair of friction components, such as brake pads and clutch discs. Exposure may also cause irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract, and may cause allergic reactions and/or may lead to other chronic health effects. If irritation persists, seek medical attention or advice. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

NOTICE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, may cause engine failure.

NOTE: For additional information, refer to the exploded view under the Assembly procedure.

46. Remove the 4 bolts and the coolant pump pulley.





47. Remove the 7 bolts and the coolant pump.
- Discard the coolant pump gasket and coolant pump O-ring seal.





48. NOTE: When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.

Remove the 3 bolts and the 3 LH ignition coil-on-plugs.





49. NOTICE: Only use hand tools when removing the spark plugs, or damage may occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.

NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material in the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs.

Remove the 3 LH spark plugs.

50. NOTICE: While removing the valve cover do not apply excessive force to the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid or damage may occur.

NOTICE: If the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid sticks to the VCT seal, carefully wiggle the valve cover until the bond breaks free or damage to the VCT seal and VCT oil control solenoid may occur.

NOTE: The plastic electrical connector on the VCT oil control solenoid will rotate approximately 12 degrees inside the steel housing, which is normal.

Loosen the 7 stud bolts, 4 bolts and remove the LH valve cover.

- Discard the gasket.





51. Inspect the 2 VCT solenoid seals. Remove any damaged seals.
- Using the Differential Bearing Cone Installer and Handle, remove the seal(s).





52. Inspect the spark plug tube seals. Remove any damaged seals.
- Using the VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Handle, remove the seal(s).





53. Clean the valve cover, cylinder head and engine front cover sealing surfaces with metal surface prep.

54. Remove the 2 bolts and the LH exhaust manifold heat shield.





55. Remove the 6 nuts and the LH exhaust manifold.
- Discard the nuts and exhaust manifold gaskets.




56. Clean and inspect the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Engine System - General Information Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection.

57. Remove and discard the 6 LH exhaust manifold studs.





58. NOTE: When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.

Remove the 3 bolts and the 3 RH ignition coil-on-plugs.





59. NOTICE: Only use hand tools when removing the spark plugs, or damage may occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.

NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material in the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs.

Remove the 3 RH spark plugs.

60. NOTICE: While removing the valve cover do not apply excessive force to the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid or damage may occur.

NOTICE: If the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid sticks to the VCT seal, carefully wiggle the valve cover until the bond breaks free or damage to the VCT seal and VCT oil control solenoid may occur.

NOTE: The plastic electrical connector on the VCT oil control solenoid will rotate approximately 12 degrees inside the steel housing, which is normal.

Loosen the 8 stud bolts, 3 bolts and remove the RH valve cover.

- Discard the gasket.





61. Inspect the 2 VCT solenoid seals. Remove any damaged seals.
- Using the Differential Bearing Cone Installer and Handle, remove the seal(s).





62. Inspect the spark plug tube seals. Remove any damaged seals.
- Using the VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Handle, remove the seal(s).





63. Clean the valve cover, cylinder head and engine front cover sealing surfaces with metal surface prep.

64. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH exhaust manifold heat shield.





65. Remove the 6 nuts and the RH exhaust manifold.
- Discard the nuts and exhaust manifold gaskets.





66. Clean and inspect the RH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Engine System - General Information Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection.

67. Remove and discard the 6 RH exhaust manifold studs.




68. Remove the 2 bolts and the LH CMP sensors.





69. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH CMP sensors.





70. Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.





71. Remove the 5 bolts and the oil filter adapter.
- Discard the gasket.





72. Remove the 22 engine front cover bolts.





73. Using a suitable pry tool, locate the 7 pry pads shown and pry the engine front cover loose and remove.





74. NOTE: The front cover radial seal must be replaced.

NOTE: Use Spindle Bearing Installer 205-150 to remove the seal.

Using the Spindle Bearing Installer and Handle, remove the front cover radial seal from the rear side of the front cover.





75. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and align the timing marks on the VCT assemblies as shown.





76. Remove the 3 bolts and the LH valve train oil tube.





77. NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the Top Dead Center (TDC) position.

Install the Camshaft Holding Tool onto the flats of the LH camshafts.





78. Remove the 3 bolts and the RH valve train oil tube.





79. NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.

Install the Camshaft Holding Tool onto the flats of the RH camshafts.





NOTE: The following 3 steps are for primary timing chains that the colored links are not visible.

80. Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the LH intake VCT assembly as shown.





81. Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the RH intake VCT assembly as shown.





82. NOTE: The crankshaft sprocket timing mark should be between the 2 colored links.

Mark the 2 timing chain links that align with the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket as shown.





83. Remove the 2 bolts and the primary timing chain tensioner.





84. Remove the primary timing chain tensioner arm.





85. Remove the 2 bolts and the lower LH primary timing chain guide.





86. NOTE: Removal of the VCT oil control solenoid will aid in the removal of the primary timing chain.

NOTE: A slight twisting motion will aid in the removal of the VCT oil control solenoid.

NOTE: Keep the VCT oil control solenoid clean of dirt and debris.

Remove the bolt and the LH intake VCT oil control solenoid.




87. NOTE: Removal of the VCT oil control solenoid will aid in the removal of the primary timing chain.

NOTE: A slight twisting motion will aid in the removal of the VCT oil control solenoid.

NOTE: Keep the VCT oil control solenoid clean of dirt and debris.

Remove the bolt and the RH intake VCT oil control solenoid.





88. Remove the primary timing chain.





89. Remove the crankshaft timing chain sprocket.





90. NOTICE: Do not use power tools to remove the bolt or damage to the LH primary timing chain guide may occur.

Remove the bolt and the upper LH primary timing chain guide.