How to remove the camshaft on 2008 Toyota Tacoma?

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A proper camshaft removal requires users to start by disconnecting the cable from the negative battery terminal then unbolting the 4 No.1 engine under cover sub-assembly bolts. Engine coolant drainage precedes the removal of the left-hand radiator support to frame seal along with the fan shroud. Start by removing both the air cleaner cap sub-assembly and the intake air connector from the list. Totally separate the ignition coil connectors from the cylinder head cover sub-assembly by first disconnecting the throttle with motor body connector and then the VSV connector followed by removing the engine wire harness clamps and finally taking off the camshaft position sensor connector. Next proceed to take off the timing chain guide along with its O-ring. Place the No. 1 cylinder at TDC/compression position by rotating the crankshaft pulley until its timing mark notch hits "0" while the camshaft timing gear marks should also be properly aligned. Paint marks will be placed on the timing chain plates to match them with the camshaft timing gear markings. The hexagonal lobe of the No. 2 camshaft requires an adjustable wrench to loosen the bolt before using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench to remove the head straight screw plug. Use a screwdriver to access the service hole of the chain tensioner while using the tool to lift the stopper plate. Rotate the No. 2 camshaft once with clockwise movement to activate the chain tensioner plunger. Maintain the stopper plate in an elevated position before removing the screwdriver but keeping the adjustable wrench stationary. Insert a 3.0 mm (0.118 in.) diameter bar through the stopper plate hole and apply tape for retaining it. Begin by removing the bolt along with the camshaft timing gear and then proceed to equally loosen and remove the 21 bearing cap bolts in correct ordering while maintaining the camshaft resting flat on a surface. Drain the camshaft oil delivery pipe together with its O-ring before removing camshaft bearing caps No. 1 and 2 and the camshaft followed by No. 2 camshaft but avoid any force that could damage the cylinder head. The chain should be attached with wire or string to create a blockade against debris from entering the engine area. Affix the camshaft inside a vise while keeping it undamaged before covering its four oil paths with vinyl tape. Pierce the tape at both ends after which use air pressure to about 200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm2, 29 psi) in each of the two paths. Verifying that the camshaft timing gear moves in an advancing rotation as air pressure is reduced from the retard side path requires correct process sequencing before removing air pressure from both paths to prevent lock pin damage. Finish the installation by removing the fringe bolt of the camshaft timing gear but keep the remaining three bolts in their place.

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