Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the cylinder head cover. (Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "CYLINDER HEAD COVER ")
Turn the crankshaft damper pulley and align its groove with the timing mark of the timing chain cover to set the piston of No. 1 cylinder to the top dead center on compression stroke.

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Remove the timing chain cover. (Refer to Timing System - "TIMING CHAIN COVER ")
Make sure that the key (A) of crankshaft is aligned with the mating surface of main bearing cap. As a result of this, the piston of No. 1 cylinder is placed at the top dead center on compression stroke.

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Release the ratchet by pulling the link down using a thin rod. Compress the piston and then insert a stopper pin (A) into the hole on the ratchet to hold the compressed piston. Remove the timing chain tensioner (B).

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Remove the timing chain tensioner arm (A).

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Remove the timing chain guide (A).

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Remove the timing chain (A).

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Remove the timing chain oil jet (A) and the crankshaft chain sprocket (B).

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Remove the balance shaft chain. (Refer to Lubrication System - "BALANCE SHAFT & OIL PUMP ")