Left Camshaft Chain

REMOVAL 

1. Remove the powertrain from the vehicle, separate the engine from the transmission and place the engine on a maintenance stand. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
2. Remove the flexplate. Refer to FLEXPLATE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
3. Remove the timing chain cover and right camshaft chain. Refer to CHAIN AND SPROCKETS, TIMING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
4. Remove the left camshaft chain tensioner and tensioner arm. Refer to GUIDES, TIMING CHAIN, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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5. Remove the left-handed bolt (1) securing the intake phase variator.
6. Remove the left-handed bolt (2) securing the exhaust phase variator.

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7. Remove the phase variators (1a) along with the camshaft chain (1b).

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8. Remove the washer (1a) from the intake phase variator (1b).

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9. Remove the washer (1a) from the exhaust phase variator (1b).

INSTALLATION 

1. Install a NEW  washer on the exhaust phase variator.
2. Install a NEW  washer on the intake phase variator.
3. Install the phase variators together with the camshaft chain.

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   NOTE:

   Lubricate the phase variator bolts with engine oil before installation.

4. Install the NEW  left-handed bolt (1) to the intake phase variator and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
5. Install the NEW  left-handed bolt (2) to the exhaust phase variator and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
6. Install the tensioner arm and left camshaft chain tensioner. Refer to GUIDES, TIMING CHAIN, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
7. Install the right camshaft chain, tensioner and timing chain cover. Refer to CHAIN AND SPROCKETS, TIMING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
8. Install the flexplate. Refer to FLEXPLATE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
9. Remove the engine from the maintenance stand, install the transmission to the engine and install the powertrain in the vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .