Removal Procedure

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Remove the oil pump. Refer to OIL PUMP, PUMP SCREEN AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT .
Rotate the crankshaft until the timing marks on the crankshaft and the camshaft sprockets are aligned.
NOTE: Do not turn the crankshaft assembly after the timing chain has been removed in order to prevent damage to the piston assemblies or the valves.

Fig 1: Removing Camshaft Sprocket, Timing Chain & Bolts
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Remove the camshaft sprocket bolts.
Remove the camshaft sprocket and timing chain.
Use the J 8433 , the J 41816-2 and the J 41558 in order to remove the crankshaft sprocket.

Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Sprocket Using J 8433, J 41816-2 & J 41558
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Remove the crankshaft sprocket.

Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Sprocket
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Remove the crankshaft sprocket key, if required.
If required, clean and inspect the timing chain and sprockets. Refer to TIMING CHAIN AND SPROCKETS CLEANING AND INSPECTION .

Fig 4: Removing Crankshaft Sprocket Key
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