Camshaft Timing Chains: Removing

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The transmission is removed. Refer to Removal and Installation or REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

-- Remove timing chain lower cover. Refer to LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER .

-- Remove the cylinder head covers. For the left side, refer to LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER and for the right side, refer to RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD COVER .

-- Remove the affected camshaft timing chain from the camshafts. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAINS, REMOVING FROM CAMSHAFTS .

Fig 1: Identifying T40071

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CAUTION:

If the running direction is reversed on a used camshaft timing chain, it could be destroyed.

Paint arrows to mark the left and right camshaft timing chain running direction so they can be installed again. Do not mark the camshaft timing chain with a punch, notch or something similar.

-- Remove the T40071 and the left camshaft timing chain.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and the right chain tensioner.

Fig 2: Identifying Right Chain Tensioner Bolts -1 And 2-

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-- Press the timing mechanism chain tensioner guide rail in the direction of the -arrow- and secure the chain tensioner using a T40071.

Fig 3: Securing Chain Tensioner Using T40071

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-- Remove the drive chain sprocket bolt -1-.

-- Remove the drive chain sprocket and remove the right camshaft timing chain.