Removal Procedure

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Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
Remove the upper timing chain guide bolts (2, 3).

Fig 1: Upper Timing Chain Guide Bolts
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Remove the upper timing chain guide (1).
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

Fig 2: Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts And Timing Chain Tensioner
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Timing Chain Tensioner (2) - Remove
Timing Chain Tensioner Gasket (3) - Remove and DISCARD
Remove the timing chain tensioner pivot arm bolt (1).

Fig 3: Timing Chain Tensioner Pivot Arm Bolt
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Remove the timing chain tensioner pivot arm (2).
Remove the timing chain guide bolts (1).

Fig 4: Timing Chain Guide Bolts
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Remove the timing chain guide (2).
Remove the timing chain (1).

Fig 5: Timing Chain
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Remove the timing chain oil nozzle (1).

Fig 6: Timing Chain Oil Nozzle
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For camshaft timing chain, sprocket and tensioner cleaning and inspection. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain, Sprocket and Tensioner Cleaning and Inspection .