Timing Chain: Disassembly

Remove the engine cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover
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Remove the engine room resonator (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Room Resonator
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After disconnecting the MAF sensor connector (A) and the breather hose (B), remove the air cleaner assembly (C).

Fig 3: Identifying MAF Sensor Connector, Breather Hose And Air Cleaner Assembly
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After disconnecting the other breather hose (A), the Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) hose (B), the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) hose (C) and the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) cooling hoses (D), remove the surge tank assembly (E).

Fig 4: Identifying Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Hose And Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Cooling Hoses
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Fig 5: Identifying Breather Hose
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Remove the wiring over the surge tank.
1. Disconnect the injection harness connector (A).
2. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor (CMP) harness connector (B).
3. Disconnect the ground lines (C).
4. Disconnect the ignition coil harness connector (D).
5. Disconnect the condenser connector (E).
6. Disconnect the oil control valve (OCV) harness connector (F).
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Injection Harness Connector, Ground Lines, Ignition Coil Harness Connector, Condenser Connector And OCV Harness Connector
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Loosen the cylinder head cover bolts and then remove the cover (A) and gasket.

Fig 7: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover
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Set No. 1 cylinder to TDC/compression.
1. Turn the crankshaft pulley and align its groove with the timing mark "T" of the lower timing chain cover.
  NOTE: Do not rotate engine counterclockwise.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Timing Mark T Of Lower Timing Chain Cover
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2. Check that the mark (A) of the camshaft timing sprockets are in straight line on the cylinder head surface as shown in the illustration.
  If not, turn the crankshaft one revolution (360°).
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Mark Of Camshaft Timing Sprockets And Cylinder Head
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  NOTE: Do not rotate engine counterclockwise.
Remove the lower oil pan (A).
Insert the blade of SST (09215-3C000) between the upper oil pan and lower oil pan, and cut off applied sealer and removed lower oil pan.

Fig 10: Identifying Oil Pan And SST
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CAUTION:
- Insert the SST between the oil pan and the ladder frame by tapping it with a plastic hammer in the direction of arrow.
- After tapping the SST with a plastic hammer along the direction of arrow around more than 2/3 edge of the oil pan, remove it from the ladder frame.
- Do not turn over the SST abruptly without tapping. It can result in damage of the SST.
Remove the crankshaft damper pulley (A).

Fig 11: Identifying Crankshaft Damper Pulley
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Remove the timing chain cover (A).

Fig 12: Identifying Timing Chain Cover
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NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of cylinder block, cylinder head and timing chain cover.
- Mark on the timing chain on the basis of the marking on sprocket and CVVT.
Install a set pin after compressing the timing chain tensioner.

Fig 13: Identifying Timing Chain Tensioner Set Pin
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Remove RH cam-to-cam guide (A).

Fig 14: Identifying RH Cam-To-Cam Guide
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Remove RH timing chain auto tensioner (A) and RH timing chain tensioner arm (B).

Fig 15: Identifying RH Timing Chain Auto Tensioner And RH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
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Remove oil pump chain cover (A).

Fig 16: Identifying Oil Pump Chain Cover
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Remove oil pump chain tensioner assembly (A).

Fig 17: Identifying Oil Pump Chain Tensioner Assembly
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Remove oil pump chain guide (A).

Fig 18: Identifying Oil Pump Chain Guide
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Remove RH timing chain.
Remove RH timing chain guide (A).

Fig 19: Identifying RH Timing Chain Guide
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Remove oil pump chain sprocket (A) and oil pump chain (B).

Fig 20: Identifying Oil Pump Chain Sprocket And Oil Pump Chain
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Remove crankshaft sprocket (A) (O/P & RH camshaft drive).

Fig 21: Identifying Crankshaft Sprocket
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Remove LH cam-to-cam guide (A).

Fig 22: Identifying LH Cam-To-Cam Guide
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Remove LH timing chain auto tensioner (A) and LH timing chain tensioner arm (B).

Fig 23: Identifying LH Timing Chain Auto Tensioner And LH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
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Remove LH timing chain.
Remove LH timing chain guide (A).

Fig 24: Identifying LH Timing Chain Guide
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Remove crankshaft sprocket (A) (LH camshaft drive).

Fig 25: Identifying Crankshaft Sprocket (LH Camshaft Drive)
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Remove tensioner adapter assembly (A).

Fig 26: Identifying Tensioner Adapter Assembly
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