Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Timing Marks & Chain Tensioners

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Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
Align the crankshaft timing mark (1) to the timing mark on the bottom of the timing chain tensioner (2).
Align the timing mark on the camshaft gear (3) with the timing mark on top of the timing chain tensioner (4).

Fig 2: View Of Timing Chain & Sprockets

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Remove the camshaft sprocket bolts.
Remove the timing chain, camshaft and crankshaft sprockets.

Fig 3: View Of Timing Chain Tensioner & Bolts

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Remove the timing chain tensioner bolts.
Remove the timing chain tensioner.

Fig 4: View Of Camshaft & Actuator Filter

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Remove and discard the camshaft position actuator filter (1) from the end of the camshaft.