A25A-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): CAMSHAFT: REMOVAL; 2018 MY Camry [03/2017

Last Modified: 11-20-2023	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM1000000012VD9
Model Year Start: 2018	Model: Camry	Prod Date Range: [03/2017 - 06/2017]
Title: A25A-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): CAMSHAFT: REMOVAL; 2018 MY Camry [03/2017 - 06/2017]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during camshaft removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed
Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control)
	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Pre-collision system
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Parking Assist Monitor System
Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired Replacement of throttle body with motor assembly Replacement of cam timing control motor with EDU assembly Removal and installation of a cam timing control motor with EDU assembly Replacement of camshaft timing gear assembly Removal and installation of a camshaft timing gear assembly Replacement of camshaft (for intake or exhaust camshaft) Replacement of camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly Replacement of fuel pump assembly (for high pressure side) Replacement of ignition coil assembly Replacement of EGR valve assembly Replacement of air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2)	Inspection After Repair	Poor idle, etc. Engine start function, etc.

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 FUEL (ENGINE ROOM SIDE) PUMP ASSEMBLY (for High Pressure)

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2. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

3. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE

(a) Disconnect the 6 connectors.

(b) Disengage the 3 clamps and disconnect the engine wire.

4. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY

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5. REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (for Intake Side)

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6. REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (for Exhaust Side)

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7. REMOVE NO. 2 BRAKE TUBE CLAMP BRACKET

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8. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE COVER

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9. REMOVE CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY

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10. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (EXHAUST CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT ASSEMBLY)

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11. REMOVE CAM TIMING CONTROL MOTOR WITH EDU ASSEMBLY

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12. REMOVE CAM TIMING CONTROL MOTOR O-RING

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13. REMOVE VACUUM PUMP ASSEMBLY

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14. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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15. REMOVE SPARK PLUG TUBE GASKET

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16. REMOVE FUEL PUMP LIFTER GUIDE

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17. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC (COMPRESSION)

(a) Turn the crankshaft clockwise to align the timing mark (cutout) on the crankshaft pulley assembly with the "0" timing mark on the No. 2 timing gear cover assembly.

*a	Paint Mark
*b	Timing Mark
*c	"0" Timing Mark

(b) Check that the timing marks are positioned as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

If the timing marks are not positioned as shown in the illustration, turn the crankshaft clockwise and then align them again.

(c) Place paint marks on the chain sub-assembly at points aligned with the timing marks on the camshaft timing gear assembly and camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.

18. REMOVE STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG

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19. REMOVE CAMSHAFT

(a) Rotate the crankshaft approximately 15° clockwise.

*a	Approximately 15°

(b) Rotate the crankshaft approximately 15° counterclockwise.

*a	Approximately 15°

(c) Align the pin hole of the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly with the pin hole of the chain tensioner slipper, and then insert the pin.

*a	Pin
*b	Pin Hole (No. 1 Chain Tensioner Assembly Side)
*c	Pin Hole (Chain Tensioner Slipper Side)

(d) Type A:

(1) Using the hexagonal portion of the No. 2 camshaft, secure the No. 2 camshaft.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the camshaft housing sub-assembly, cylinder head sub-assembly and spark plug tube.

Hold

(2) Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts from the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.

(e) Type B:

(1) Using the hexagonal portion of the No. 2 camshaft, secure the No. 2 camshaft.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the camshaft housing sub-assembly, cylinder head sub-assembly and spark plug tube.

Hold

(2) Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts from the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.

(f) Using the hexagonal portion of the camshaft, secure the camshaft.

*a	Hold
	Turn

NOTICE:

Do not damage the camshaft housing sub-assembly, cylinder head sub-assembly and spark plug tube.
Do not disassemble the camshaft timing gear assembly.

(g) Using a 10 mm bi-hexagon socket wrench, remove the bolt from the camshaft timing gear assembly.

(h) Using the hexagonal portion of the No. 2 camshaft, loosen and hold the chain sub-assembly while moving the No. 2 camshaft in the direction shown in the illustration.

*a	Hold	-	-
	Turn	-	-

(i) Move the camshaft timing gear assembly together with the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly and chain sub-assembly toward the No. 2 timing gear cover assembly as shown in the illustration.

*1	Camshaft Timing Gear Assembly	*2	Camshaft Timing Exhaust Gear Assembly
*3	Chain Sub-assembly	-	-
	Remove in this Direction	-	-

(j) Remove the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly from the chain sub-assembly.

(k) Remove the camshaft timing gear assembly from the chain sub-assembly.

(l) Secure the chain sub-assembly to the vehicle using rope, etc.

NOTICE:

Do not drop the chain sub-assembly into the timing chain cover assembly.

(m) Uniformly loosen and remove the 8 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

(n) Uniformly loosen and remove the 14 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Uniformly loosen the bolts while holding the camshaft horizontally.

*1	No. 1 Camshaft Bearing Cap
*2	No. 2 Camshaft Bearing Cap
*3	No. 3 Camshaft Bearing Cap
*4	No. 4 Camshaft Bearing Cap

(o) Remove the No. 1 camshaft bearing cap, No. 2 camshaft bearing cap, 2 No. 3 camshaft bearing caps and No. 4 camshaft bearing cap.

HINT:

Arrange the removed parts so that they can be reinstalled in their original locations.

(p) Remove the camshaft from the camshaft housing sub-assembly.

(q) Remove the No. 2 camshaft from the camshaft housing sub-assembly.