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Model:
TOYOTA
CELICA
Liter: 1.6L
January 1993 V I N: 4AFE
TB 971 Year: 88-97

Camshaft Timing On
Toyota 1.6L DOHC 4AF and 4AFE Engines

Timing the camshafts on 1.6L DOHC Toyota engines can be a source of frustration.
This popular DOHC, 16 valve engine is used in the Corolla, Prizm and Celica
vehicles.

The cause of the frustration is two sets of timing marks on each of the integral
camshaft gears (Figure 1). Each set of marks has a particular purpose. One set is
used to time the intake with the exhaust camshaft when they are mounted to the
cylinder head. The other set indicates the TDC (Top Dead Center) for both
camshafts.

Mount the camshafts to the cylinder head using the following steps:

1) Install the exhaust camshaft and torque the bearing caps in sequence to
108 in.lbs. (Figure 2).
2) Rotate the exhaust camshaft to position the knock pin slightly past
9 o'clock (Figure 3).
3) Mount the intake camshaft, aligning the installation timing marks and torque
the bearing caps in sequence to 108 in.lbs.
4) Rotate the camshafts to ensure alignment of the timing marks.
5) Finish by aligning the TDC timing marks (Figure 1).

The cylinder head is ready for installation on the cylinder block. Align the crankshaft
and camshaft sprockets before positioning the timing belt (Figure 4). Aligning the
through hole in the camshaft sprocket with the mark on the camshaft
bearing cap is the only tricky part.

The AERA Technical Committee

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 TECHNICAL BULLETIN Mfg:
Model:
TOYOTA
CELICA
Liter: 1.6L
January 1993 V I N: 4AFE
TB 971 Year: 88-97

Bulletin Diagram: Untitled Graphic #1912 for TB 00971

This information is provided from the best available sources. However, AERA does not assume
responsibility for data accuracy or consequences of its application. Members and others are not
authorized to reproduce or distribute this material in any form, or issue it to their branches,
divisions, or subsidiaries, etc. at a different location, without written permission.
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 TECHNICAL BULLETIN Mfg:
Model:
TOYOTA
CELICA
Liter: 1.6L
January 1993 V I N: 4AFE
TB 971 Year: 88-97

Bulletin Diagram: Untitled Graphic #1913 for TB 00971

This information is provided from the best available sources. However, AERA does not assume
responsibility for data accuracy or consequences of its application. Members and others are not
authorized to reproduce or distribute this material in any form, or issue it to their branches,
divisions, or subsidiaries, etc. at a different location, without written permission.
© Copyright AERA 2006

Reference:
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 TECHNICAL BULLETIN Mfg:
Model:
TOYOTA
CELICA
Liter: 1.6L
January 1993 V I N: 4AFE
TB 971 Year: 88-97

Bulletin Diagram: Untitled Graphic #1914 for TB 00971

This information is provided from the best available sources. However, AERA does not assume
responsibility for data accuracy or consequences of its application. Members and others are not
authorized to reproduce or distribute this material in any form, or issue it to their branches,
divisions, or subsidiaries, etc. at a different location, without written permission.
© Copyright AERA 2006

Reference:
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 TECHNICAL BULLETIN Mfg:
Model:
TOYOTA
CELICA
Liter: 1.6L
January 1993 V I N: 4AFE
TB 971 Year: 88-97

Bulletin Diagram: Untitled Graphic #1915 for TB 00971

This information is provided from the best available sources. However, AERA does not assume
responsibility for data accuracy or consequences of its application. Members and others are not
authorized to reproduce or distribute this material in any form, or issue it to their branches,
divisions, or subsidiaries, etc. at a different location, without written permission.
© Copyright AERA 2006

Reference:
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