Timing Drive Components: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER in this article.
Remove the synchronizer drive gear.
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove the synchronizer drive gear.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Synchronizer Drive Gear
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Rotate the crankshaft until the timing marks and keyways align.

Fig 2: Identifying Timing Mark And Keyway
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Compress and install a retaining pin to hold the timing chain tensioner.

Fig 3: Locating Retaining Pin And Timing Chain Tensioner
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Remove the camshaft gear, crankshaft gear and the timing chain as an assembly.

Fig 4: Identifying Timing Chain And Sprockets
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Remove the bolts and the timing chain tensioner.

Fig 5: Locating Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts
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