Purpose, Function
The camshaft is rotated by receiving the rotation force of the crankshaft via the timing chain. The valve is opened and closed according to the cam shape at this time.
Construction
The camshaft is installed to the cylinder head.

The intake camshaft is a five-bearing type and the exhaust camshaft is a six-bearing type.
The camshaft thrust force is suppressed by the No.1 journal.
The camshaft has the following parts shown in the figure.

Valve timing
Type A

Type B

Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
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Shift Solenoid No.1 [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
Shift solenoid No.1 adjusts the hydraulic pressure in the low clutch circuit
based on the current demand from the TCM according to the vehicle conditions.
Construction
Shift solenoid No.1 is installed to the solenoid control valve body.
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Parking/Front Turn Light Bulb Removal/Installation
Halogen Type
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Rotate the socket in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure and
remove it from the front combination light in the direction of the arrow (2) shown
in the figure.
3. Remove the parking/front turn light bulb.
4. ...