Repair Procedures: Removal

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Remove the cylinder head cover.
(Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "CYLINDER HEAD COVER ")
Set No. 1 cylinder to TDC (Top dead center) on compression stroke.
1. Turn the crankshaft pulley and align its groove with the timing mark of the timing chain cover.
  
  Fig 1: Align Crankshaft Pulley Groove With Timing Mark Of Timing Chain Cover
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2. Check that the TDC marks of the intake and exhaust CVVT sprockets are in straight line on the cylinder head surface as shown in the illustration. If not, turn the crankshaft by one revolution (360°) more.
Fig 2: TDC Marks Of Intake And Exhaust CVVT Sprockets Position
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NOTE: Do not turn the crankshaft pulley counterclockwise.
Remove the timing chain cover.
(Refer to Timing System - "TIMING CHAIN COVER ")
Remove the timing chain tensioner (A).

Fig 3: Remove Timing Chain Tensioner
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NOTE:
- Reusing the removed tensioner is not recommended.
- If you need to reuse the tensioner, push the plunger (A) as close to the tensioner as possible and then insert a stopper pin into the hole as shown below to keep the pluger in the retracted position.
Fig 4: Check Tensioner Plunger Dimensions
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Fig 5: Push Tensioner Plunger Close To Tensioner
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Fig 6: Plunger-Stopper Pin Correct Relative Position
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Fig 7: Plunger-Stopper Pin Incorrect Relative Position
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Remove the timing chain tensioner arm (A).

Fig 8: Locate Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
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Remove the timing chain (A).

Fig 9: Locate Timing Chain
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Remove the timing chain guide (A).

Fig 10: Remove Timing Chain Guide

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