Removal Procedure
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- Remove the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump, Screen, and Crankshaft Oil 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.
- Remove the camshaft sprocket bolts.
- Remove the camshaft sprocket and timing chain.
- Use the J 8433 (4), the J 41816-2 (2), J 41478 (3) and the J 41558 (1) in order to remove the crankshaft sprocket. See Special Tools .
- Remove the crankshaft sprocket.
- Remove the crankshaft sprocket key, if required.
- Clean and inspect the timing chain and sprockets. Refer to Timing Chain and Sprockets Cleaning and Inspection .