Removal Procedure

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Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement (LV7) .
Adjust the engine to cylinder 1 top dead center (TDC) of combustion stroke. Set crankshaft in direction of engine rotation until the markings (1, 2) line up. Rotate at the crankshaft balancer bolt (3).

Fig 1: Crankshaft Balancer Markings
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Install the EN-51632 holder (1).

Fig 2: Camshaft Locking Tool
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Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement (LV7) .
Remove the timing chain upper guide. Refer to Timing Chain Upper Guide Replacement .
The engine has one of the two tensioner designs (1, 2). Each design has a different release mechanism and position.

Fig 3: Tensioner Designs
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Fix the timing chain tensioner with design 1 (1) in service position:

Fig 4: Timing Chain Tensioner In Service Position
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1. Slightly release tension from the piston (2) until bar (1) can be unlocked by rotating the lever (3) in direction of arrow.
  
  Fig 5: Releasing Tension From Piston
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2. Entirely push back the piston (1) until the tensioner lever (2) cannot be locked in this position.
  
  Fig 6: Pushing Back Piston
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3. Release tension from the piston (1) until it releases for three ratchets. The three ratchets can be noticed by the click noises.
  
  Fig 7: Piston
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4. Apply tension to the piston until the lever (1) is rotated back into the locking position where the bore in the lever aligns with the bore in the tensioner housing.
  
  Fig 8: Lever And Fixing Pin
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5. Fix the lever in this position with a suitable fixing pin (2).
6. The style of tensioner design 2 (1) can be released by using a punch and pressing on the release clip (2).
  
  Fig 9: Tensioner Design 2
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7. Secure the timing chain tensioner with suitable sized drill bit (3).
Remove the timing chain tensioner shoe bolt (1).

Fig 10: Timing Chain Tensioner Shoe Fastener
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Remove the timing chain tensioner shoe (2).
Ensure the correct fixation of the tool (3).

Fig 11: Timing Chain Tensioner Tool, Timing Chain Tensioner, Bolts And Gasket
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Remove the 2 timing chain tensioner bolt (4).
Remove the timing chain tensioner (1).
Remove and DISCARD the gasket (2).
Remove the timing chain (1).

Fig 12: Timing Chain
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