Lexus ES: Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
This procedure includes the removal of small-head bolts. Refer to Small-Head Bolts of Basic Repair Hint to identify the small-head bolts.
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PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
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2. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (EXHAUST CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT ASSEMBLY)
(a) Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the bolt.
| *A | Type A | *B | Type B |
| *1 | Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly (Exhaust Camshaft Timing Gear Bolt Assembly) | - | - |
| *a | Bolt | *b | Do not remove |
NOTICE:
Do not remove the other 2 bolts.
HINT:
If it is difficult to loosen the bolt due to the tools contacting the vehicle body or other parts, rotate the crankshaft to move the bolt to a position where it can be removed easily.
(b) Remove the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly (exhaust camshaft timing gear bolt assembly) from the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.
