Removal Procedure
- Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
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- Remove the upper timing chain guide bolts (2, 3).
- Remove the upper timing chain guide (1).
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- Remove the timing chain tensioner bolts (1) and timing chain tensioner (2).
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- Remove the timing chain tensioner pivot arm bolt (1).
- Remove the timing chain tensioner pivot arm (2).
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- Remove the timing chain guide bolts (1).
- Remove the timing chain guide (2).
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- Remove the timing chain (1).
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- Remove the timing chain oil nozzle (1).
- For camshaft timing chain, sprocket, and tensioner cleaning and inspection. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain, Sprocket, and Tensioner Cleaning and Inspection
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