Repair Procedures: Removal

Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Turn the crankshaft damper pulley clockwise, and align its groove with the timing mark of the timing chain cover.

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Remove the timing chain cover.
(Refer to Timing System - "TIMING CHAIN COVER ")
Remove the cam to cam guide (A).

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Remove the timing chain tensioner (A) and then remove the timing chain tensioner arm (B).

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NOTE: Before the removal of timing chain tensioner, compress tensioner piston then remove the tensioner after fixing with fixing pin (A).

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Remove the timing chain (A).

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Remove the timing chain guide (A).

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Remove the oil pump chain.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "OIL PUMP ")
Remove the crankshaft sprocket (A) and timing chain oil jet (B).

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