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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE — HLA Removal / Installation

B-20parts diagram

HLA

Removal / Installation

HLA Removal / Installation

  1. 1
    Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. 2
    Drain the engine coolant.
  3. 3
    Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.
    Exploded view of HLA (Hydraulic Lash Adjuster) and related components: timing belt cover, crankshaft pulley, camshaft pulleys, camshafts, oil seals, O-rings, and journal/cam faces. Numbered balloons 1-5 with torque callouts A through D.
    05U0BX-047
  4. 4
    Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
Parts DiagramFig. fig1
#Part NameNotes
1Timing beltRemoval / Installation — page B-12
2Crank angle sensorInstallation Note — page B-23; O-RING REPLACE
3Camshaft pulleyRemoval Note — page B-21; Installation Note — page B-22
4CamshaftRemoval Note — page B-21; Installation Note — page B-21; OIL SEAL REPLACE; apply oil to JOURNALS AND CAM FACES; SEAT FACE noted
5HLARemoval Note — page B-21; Installation Note — page B-21; Inspection — page B-54
Torque (camshaft cap / cover area)
11.3 - 14.2N·m
Torque (camshaft pulley bolt area)
49 - 61N·m
Torque (crank angle sensor area)
19 - 25N·m

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