How to replace the camshaft (LH) on 2005 Toyota 4Runner?

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The process starts by draining engine coolant before removing the V-bank cover along with ventilation hose No.2 to achieve removal of air cleaner assembly the intake air surge tank and ignition coil assembly and cylinder head cover sub-assembly. The first step is setting No. 1 cylinder at TDC/compression position while removing the chain tensioner assembly and No.4 camshaft sub-assembly. It is essential to maintain the camshaft at a level position to avoid damage. Insert the 1.0 mm fixing pin into chain tensioner No.3 while applying downward pressure before using a wrench to unscrew the bolt securing the camshaft timing gear set from the No.4 camshaft by maintaining the hexagonal parts in position without harming the cylinder head or valve lifter. Remove the 8 bearing cap bolts uniformly before you extract the 4 bearing caps and No.4 camshaft when you have separated the camshaft timing gear from the No.4 camshaft. Take the bolt off chain tensioner assembly No.3 followed by releasing the chain tension connecting the camshaft timing gear (LH bank) to the crankshaft timing gear before you can loosen the camshaft timing gear set bolt for the No.3 camshaft. Start by loosening the 8 bearing cap bolts on the camshaft and the 4 bearing caps and cutting the No.1 chain from the camshaft timing gear before taking out both the No.3 camshaft with No.2 chain and the camshaft timing gear while breaking the No.1 chain with a string tie. A string should be used to bind the No.1 chain and avoid potential items from falling inside the timing chain cover. During assembly start by keeping the camshaft leveled and align the mark link with the timing mark and apply new engine oil to thrust portions and journals before inserting the No.3 camshaft into its camshaft timing gear. mount the bearing caps before torquing the bolts into their specified values while maintaining the No.1 chain paint mark positioned between the timing marks. Next install chain tensioner assembly No.3 by positioning its mark links along the timing marks then tighten the bolt. The procedure for No.4 camshaft requires alignment of the knock pin hole with the knock pin while bearing caps get installed and bolt torques get reached before tightening the camshaft timing gear set bolt. Begin by taking out the pin from chain tensioner No.3 and releasing the tension from the chain. Then position cylinder No.1 at TDC/compression while adding chain tensioner assembly No.1 and conducting valve clearance adjustment. Finally, proceed with installing all necessary sub-assemblies, coil assembly and surge tank assembly, air cleaner elements, and reconnect hose No.2. The last steps include adding engine coolant and inspecting for leaks followed by the installation of the V-bank cover with its specified torque value and using Special Service Tool: 09843-18040 to examine ignition timing.

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2005 Toyota 4Runner Camshaft

2005 Toyota 4Runner Camshaft

2005 Toyota 4Runner Camshaft

2005 Toyota 4Runner Camshaft

2005 Toyota 4Runner Camshaft Sub-Assembly

2005 Toyota 4Runner Camshaft

2005 Toyota 4Runner Camshaft

2005 Toyota 4Runner Camshaft

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