## Camshaft Sprocket Removal

NOTE: Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.

1. | Remove the cylinder head cover.

2. | Make a reference mark (A) across the camshaft sprocket and cam chain.

3. | Apply engine oil to the slider surface of the cam chain tensioner slider through the oil return hole in the cylinder head.

4. | Remove the cylinder head plug.

5. | Hold the crankshaft pulley and set the socket wrench (A) on the camshaft sprocket bolt.

6. | Remove the maintenance bolt (B), and turn the camshaft clockwise to compress the cam chain tensioner, then install the 6 x 1.0 mm bolt (C) in the bolt hole (D) on the cylinder block through the maintenance hole and cam chain tensioner (E). NOTE: Turning torque should not exceed 44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft), when turning the camshaft. Do not turn the camshaft counterclockwise.

7. | Hold the camshaft with an open-end wrench, then remove the camshaft sprocket. NOTE: Hang the cam chain with a wire.