2000-2005 Models
- Remove the cylinder head cover (see CYLINDER HEAD COVER REMOVAL ).
- Hold the camshaft with an open-end wrench, then loosen the bolt.NOTE: This bolt has left hand threads.
- Remove the camshaft position (CMP) pulse plate A.
- Clean the bolt, then apply new engine oil to the threads.
- Align the CMP pulse plate A groove with the pin on the camshaft end, then install the CMP pulse plate A.
- Install the cylinder head cover (see CYLINDER HEAD COVER INSTALLATION ).