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    Default 4AGE shim Adjustment

    First time I've done this with cams in-situ. . .

    I bought the correct tool (copy of Toyota / Lexus OEM) but cannot remove shim as the hold-down tool itself stops shim coming out.

    Releasing & grabbing the shim from the follower is not the problem - the issue I have is that there's just not enough clearance between the head casting (under the cam bearing cap) and the hold down tool for the shim to move through - it's simply too narrow.

    I really DON'T want to remove the camshaft but can't see how to avoid this unless I can work out how to hold the follower down at the back/outer side of the camshaft.

    Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong? < refer photo below >

    http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...GE_Shim_1b.jpg
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    Default Re: 4AGE shim Adjustment

    its difficult, but I use the holding tool on the edge of the bucket closest to the journal, this allows enough room to get the shim out.
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    Default Re: 4AGE shim Adjustment

    Thanks OST; logic told me that applying the tool on the back / journal side was the only way it might work but as you said - it's bloody difficult - very little room to gain a purchase.

    Nevertheless I'll give it a shot - if that doesn't work I will loosen the bearing caps (but keep the belt on) & hopefully that will give me some extra room.

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