VTC Actuator, Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Replacement
Removal
  1. Remove the cam chain.
  1. Hold the camshaft with an open-end wrench, then loosen the variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator mounting bolt and the exhaust camshaft sprocket mounting bolt.
  1. If the VTC actuator will be reused, do these steps.
    -1.
    Remove the intake camshaft, and seal the advance holes and retard holes in the No. 1 camshaft journal with tape.
    -2.
    Punch a hole in the tape over one of the advance holes.
    -3.
    Apply air to the advance hole to release the lock.
    -4.
    Remove the tape and adhesive residue from the camshaft journal.
  1. Remove the VTC actuator and the exhaust camshaft sprocket.