Repair Procedures: Removal

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Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise, and align its groove with the timing mark of the timing chain cover.

Fig 1: Timing Mark On Timing Chain Cover
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Remove the timing chain cover.
(Refer to Timing System - "TIMING CHAIN COVER ")
Align the timing marks of the CVVT sprockets with the upper surface of the cylinder head to make No. 1 cylinder be positioned at TDC.
CAUTION: Check the dowel pin of the crankshaft for facing upside of the engine at this moment.

Fig 2: Locating Timing Marks On CVVT Sprockets
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Fig 3: Locating Timing Marks On Timing Chain
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Remove the timing chain tensioner (A).

Fig 4: Fixing Piston Of Tensioner With Pin Through Hole
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CAUTION: Before removing the tensioner, fix the piston of the tensioner with a pin through the hole (B) at compressed position.
Remove the timing chain tensioner arm (A) and guide (B).

Fig 5: Locating Timing Chain Tensioner Arm And Guide
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Remove the timing chain (A).

Fig 6: Locating Timing Chain
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