Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Transmission removed, refer to Transmission Park Selector SwitchF305, Removing and Installing .

-- Remove the lower timing chain cover, refer to LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

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

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool - T40071

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CAUTION:

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

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 Locking PinT40071 and the left camshaft timing chain.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Chain Tensioner

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-- Press the timing mechanism chain tensioner guide rail in the direction of -arrow- and secure the chain tensioner using a Locking PinT40071.

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

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

Fig 3: Identifying Chain Tensioner Using T40071

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