- Remove the ignition coil. Refer to Ignition Coil Removal .
- Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Removal .
- Remove the air conditioning compressor bracket. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket Removal .
- Rotate the engine clockwise until the bore (2) in the crankshaft balancer aligns with the mark (1) on the engine front cover.
- Ensure that the camshaft grooves (1) are visible as shown. If the camshaft grooves are not visible rotate the crankshaft 360°.
- Remove the crankshaft bearing cap tie plate hole plug (2) and the seal ring (1).
Caution: To ensure proper crankshaft top dead centre (TDC) alignment, the retention pin should fit easily through the bore in the crankshaft tie plate and into the crankshaft. Binding of the retention pin could affect proper engine timing.
- Install EN-952 fixing pin (1) in order to fix the crankshaft in TDC position.
Note: The fixing tool should be installed completely to both camshaft grooves without extreme effort.
- Install EN-953-A fixing tool (1) to the camshafts.
- Install EN-49977-100 fixation (1) in order to inspect the correct position of the camshaft position exciter wheels.
Note: A wrong installation position is possible. Make sure that the fixation tool is installed without clearance to the cylinder head in areas (3) and (4).
- Tighten the bolts (2) of EN-49977-100 fixation.
- If EN-953-A fixing tool or EN-49977-100 fixation can not be installed, refer to Camshaft Timing Chain Adjustment .
- Remove EN-49977-100 fixation.
- Remove EN-953-A fixing tool.
- Remove EN-952 fixing pin.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install crankshaft bearing cap tie plate hole plug and seal ring and tighten to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).
- Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Installation .
- Install the ignition coil. Refer to Ignition Coil Installation .
- Install the air conditioning compressor bracket. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket Installation .
