Timing Drive Components: Removal

CAUTION: Since the engine is not free-wheeling, if the crankshaft or the camshafts are moved in any manner during removal and installation, the crankshaft and the camshafts must be re-synchronized.

Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
Remove the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.

Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Sensor Ring From Crankshaft
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Rotate the crankshaft until the timing mark on the RH camshaft sprocket is approximately at the 11 o'clock position, and the timing mark on the LH camshaft sprocket is approximately at the 12 o'clock position.

Fig 2: Locating Timing Mark On RH And LH Camshaft Sprocket
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CAUTION: Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chains are removed and the cylinder heads are installed is the crankshaft or the camshaft to be rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will occur.

Fig 3: Positioning Crankshaft Using Special Tool

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Using the special tool, position the crankshaft as shown.
Install the special tool.

Fig 4: Installing Special Tool
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NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.

Fig 5: Removing Two Bolts, Timing Chain Tensioner And Tensioner Arm

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Remove the two bolts, the timing chain tensioner and tensioner arm.

CAUTION: Do not remove the special tool from the camshafts.

Remove the LH and RH timing chains and the crankshaft sprockets.
- Remove the special tool from the crankshaft.
- Remove the timing chains from the camshaft sprockets.
- Remove the right and left timing chains and the crankshaft sprocket from the crankshaft.
  
  Fig 6: Removing LH And RH Timing Chains And Crankshaft Sprockets
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CAUTION: The bolts are different lengths and must be returned to their original location.

NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.

Remove the bolts and the timing chain guides.

Fig 7: Removing Bolts And Timing Chain Guides

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