I'm at the final stage of removing the cylinder head off a 93 Camry, but the intake cam sprocket kinda slowed, actually stopped, my momentum and progress, and I need to get this done early tomarrow.

I tried loosening the sprocket bolt (w/ liquid wrench) to remove the sprocket to remove the intake camshaft, but it didn't budge at all.

QUESTIONS:
1. Which direction do I unscrew/loosen the sprocket bolt to remove the sprocket? Is it standard "righty tighty", "lefty loosey"......or is it reverse thread? I'm guessing standard, due to the rotation of the cams......'need to confirm this.

2.Is it possible to remove the camshaft w/ the sprocket and metal timing belt cover/guard all together, as one, off the head. I'v already tried......any tips?

Again, it's kind of an urgent matter. I've got to get this done early tomarrow (Fri.), and get the cylinder head to the shop before I leave town for the weekend.

Please, only urgent replies from AF members who have had experience w/ this
procedure......thanks!

Have you read your factory manual in the "Factory Service Manuals" thread stickied at the top of the forum? Might give you something to go on until someone with that experience chimes in.

Have you read your factory manual in the "Factory Service Manuals" thread stickied at the top of the forum? Might give you something to go on until someone with that experience chimes in.

'Did not notice that. I'll have a look in the morning.