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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: Identification Mark On Chain For Top Dead Center (1 Of 4)
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Fig 4: Identification Mark On Chain For Top Dead Center (2 Of 4)
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Fig 5: Identification Mark On Chain For Top Dead Center (3 Of 4)
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Fig 6: Identification Mark On Chain For Top Dead Center (4 Of 4)
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Remove the oil pump chain cover (A).

Fig 7: Locating Oil Pump Chain Cover
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Remove the oil pump chain tensioner assembly (A).

Fig 8: Locating Oil Pump Chain Tensioner Assembly
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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 9: Release Ratchet
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Remove the RH timing chain cam to cam guide (A).

Fig 10: 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 11: Locating RH Timing Chain Auto Tensioner And RH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
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Remove the RH timing chain guide (A).

Fig 12: Locating RH Timing Chain Guide
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Remove the RH timing chain (A).

Fig 13: Locating RH Timing Chain
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Remove the crankshaft sprocket (A) (RH camshaft drive).

Fig 14: Locating Crankshaft Sprocket (RH Camshaft Drive)
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Remove the oil pump chain sprocket (A) and oil pump chain (B).

Fig 15: Locating Oil Pump Chain Sprocket And Oil Pump Chain With Bolt
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Remove the crankshaft sprocket (A) (Oil pump drive).

Fig 16: Locating Crankshaft Sprocket
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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 17: Release Ratchet
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Remove the LH timing chain cam to cam guide (A).

Fig 18: Locating LH Timing Chain Cam To Cam Guide
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Remove the LH timing chain auto tensioner (A) and LH timing chain tensioner arm (B).

Fig 19: Locating LH Timing Chain Auto Tensioner And LH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
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Remove the LH timing chain guide (A).

Fig 20: Locating LH Timing Chain Guide
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Remove the LH timing chain (A).

Fig 21: Locating LH Timing Chain
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Remove the crankshaft sprocket (A). (LH camshaft drive).

Fig 22: Locating Crankshaft Sprocket (LH Camshaft Drive)
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Remove the tensioner adapter assembly (A).

Fig 23: Locating Tensioner Adapter Assembly

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