Cam Chain Removal and Installation: Removal

NOTE: Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.

Camshaft Timing - Inspect
Oil Pump - Remove

Cam Chain - Inspect

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1. Measure the tensioner rod length between the tensioner body and bottom of the flat surface section on the tensioner rod. If the length is more than the service limit, replace the cam chain.

Tensioner Rod Length
Service Limit:	14.5 mm (0.571 in)

Cam Chain Auto-Tensioner - Remove

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1. Loosely install the crankshaft pulley.

2. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise to compress the cam chain auto-tensioner.

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3. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise to align the holes on the lock (A) and the cam chain auto-tensioner (B).

4. Insert a 1.0 mm (1/32 in) diameter pin (C) into the holes.

5. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to secure the pin.

NOTE: If the holes in the lock and the cam chain auto-tensioner do not align, continue to rotating the crankshaft counterclockwise until the holes align, then install the pin.

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6. Remove the cam chain auto-tensioner.

7. Remove the crankshaft pulley.

Cam Chain - Remove

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1. Remove the cam chain guide (A) and the cam chain tensioner arm (B).

2. Remove the cam chain.