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Repair Procedures: Removal

Set No. 1 cylinder to TDC/compression.
1. Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise and align its groove with the timing mark "T" of the lower timing chain cover.
  
  Fig 1: Align Groove With Timing Mark T Of Lower Timing Chain Cover
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2. Check that the mark of the camshaft timing sprockets are in straight line on the cylinder head surface as shown in the illustration. If not, turn the crankshaft clockwise one revolution (360°).
Fig 2: Check Mark Of Camshaft Timing Sprockets In Straight Line On Cylinder Head Surface
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NOTE: Do not rotate engine counterclockwise.
Remove the timing chain cover.
(Refer to Timing System - "TIMING CHAIN COVER ")

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of cylinder block, cylinder head and timing chain cover.

NOTE: Before removing the timing chain, mark the RH/LH timing chain with an identification based on the location of the sprocket because the identification mark on the chain for TDC (Top Dead Center) can be erased.

Fig 3: Timing Chain Mark (1 Of 4)
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Fig 4: Timing Chain Mark (2 Of 4)
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Fig 5: Timing Chain Mark (3 Of 4)
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Fig 6: Timing Chain Mark (4 Of 4)
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Remove the oil pump chain tensioner assembly (A).

Fig 7: Locating Oil Pump Chain Tensioner Assembly With Bolt
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Release the ratchet by pulling the link down using a thin rod. Compress the piston and then insert a stopper pin into the hole on the ratchet to hold the compressed piston.

Fig 8: Insert Stopper Pin Into Hole On Ratchet
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Remove the RH timing chain cam to cam guide (A).

Fig 9: Locating RH Timing Chain Cam To Cam Guide
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Remove the RH timing chain auto tensioner (A) and the RH timing chain tensioner arm (B).

Fig 10: Locating RH Timing Chain Auto Tensioner & RH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm With Bolts
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Remove the RH timing chain guide (A).

Fig 11: Locating RH Timing Chain Guide With Bolts
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Remove the RH timing chain (A).

Fig 12: Locating RH Timing Chain
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Remove the crankshaft sprocket (A) (RH camshaft drive).

Fig 13: Locating Crankshaft Sprocket (RH Camshaft Drive)
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Remove the oil pump chain sprocket (A) and oil pump chain (B).

Fig 14: Locating Oil Pump Chain Sprocket & Oil Pump Chain With Bolt
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Remove the crankshaft sprocket (A) (Oil pump drive).

Fig 15: Locating Crankshaft Sprocket (Oil Pump Drive)
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Release the ratchet by pulling the link down using a thin rod. Compress the piston and then insert a stopper pin into the hole on the ratchet to hold the compressed piston.

Fig 16: Insert Stopper Pin Into Hole On Ratchet
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Remove the LH timing chain cam to cam guide (A).

Fig 17: Locating LH Timing Chain Cam To Cam Guide With Bolts
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Remove the LH timing chain auto tensioner (A) and LH timing chain tensioner arm (B).

Fig 18: Locating LH Timing Chain Auto Tensioner & LH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm With Bolts
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Remove the LH timing chain guide (A).

Fig 19: Locating LH Timing Chain Guide With Bolts
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Remove the LH timing chain (A).

Fig 20: Locating LH Timing Chain
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Remove the crankshaft sprocket (A). (LH camshaft drive).

Fig 21: Locating Crankshaft Sprocket (LH Camshaft Drive)
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Remove the tensioner adapter assembly (A).

Fig 22: Locating Tensioner Adapter Assembly

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