- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove timing belt. See «TIMING BELT»(ref-123341-S38756088532001092100000) . Remove air cleaner component. Remove spark plug wires and distributor. Remove intake manifold. See «INTAKE MANIFOLD»(ref-123341-S28032168022001092100000) . Remove retaining bolts, valve cover and gasket. Remove camshaft pulley and camshafts. See «CAMSHAFT»(ref-123341-S24781209322001092100000) .
- Note location of Hydraulic Lash Adjusters (HLA) for reassembly reference. Remove hydraulic lash adjusters from cylinder head.
Note. Store hydraulic lash adjusters in upright position submerged in clean engine oil.