Removal Procedure

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Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
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Remove the upper timing chain guide bolts (2, 3).
Remove the upper timing chain guide (1).
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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Timing Chain Tensioner (2) - Remove
Timing Chain Tensioner Gasket (3) - Remove and DISCARD
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Remove the timing chain tensioner pivot arm bolt (1).
Remove the timing chain tensioner pivot arm (2).
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Remove the timing chain guide bolts (1).
Remove the timing chain guide (2).
Fig 1: Identifying Timing Chain
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Remove the timing chain (1).
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Remove the timing chain oil nozzle (1).
For camshaft timing chain, sprocket, and tensioner cleaning and inspection. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain, Sprocket, and Tensioner Cleaning and Inspection .