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Cleaning Procedure

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  1. Clean all the following components with solvent:
    • Crankshaft sprocket
    • Primary timing drive chain
    • Primary timing drive chain shoe
    • Primary timing drive chain guides
    • Primary timing drive chain tensioner
    • Secondary timing drive chains
    • Secondary timing drive chain shoes
    • Secondary timing drive chain guides
    • Secondary timing drive chain tensioners
    • Timing component fastening bolts
  2. Clean each camshaft position actuator's exterior with solvent.
  3. CAUTION: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution .
  4. Dry the timing components with compressed air.