Balance Shaft Drive Chain, Removing and Installing: Removing

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Remove the camshaft timing chain. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing and Installing .
Remove the camshaft timing chain tensioner -3-.

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Remove the chain tensioner for the balance shaft drive chain -1-.
Remove the tensioning rail -2-.
Remove the guide rail -3-.
Remove the guide rail -4-.
Remove the timing chain.

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