Camshaft Timing Chain Removal

Special Tools

• EN-952:  Fixing Pin
• EN-953-A:  Fixing Tool
• EN-955-1:  Fixing Pin from EN-955:  Kit

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

1. The engine should be adjusted to TDC.
2. The crankshaft should be fixed with EN-952:  fixing pin.
3. The camshaft should be fixed with EN-953-A:  fixing tool.
Fig 1: Timing Chain And Timing Chain Tensioner
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4. Push the timing chain (2) in direction to the timing chain tensioner (1) and fix the tensioner with EN-955-1:  fixing pin (3).
Fig 2: Upper Timing Chain Guide And Bolts
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5. Remove the 2 upper timing chain guide bolts (1).
6. Remove the upper timing chain guide (2).
Fig 3: Timing Chain Guide Right Side
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7. Remove the 2 timing chain guide right side bolts (2).
8. Remove the timing chain guide right side (1).
Fig 4: Timing Chain Tensioner Shoe And Bolt
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9. Remove the timing chain tensioner shoe bolt (2).
10. Remove the timing chain tensioner shoe (1).
Fig 5: Timing Chain And Crankshaft Sprocket
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11. Remove the timing chain (1) in compound with the crankshaft sprocket (2).