Removal - Timing Chain

Disconnect negative battery cable.
Drain cooling system.
Remove upper intake manifold. See REMOVAL - UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
Remove cylinder head covers, crankshaft vibration damper, and timing chain cover. See REMOVAL and REMOVAL .
CAUTION: When aligning timing marks, always rotate engine by turning the crankshaft. Failure to do so will result in valve and/or piston damage.
Align crankshaft sprocket timing mark to mark on oil pump housing. The mark on oil pump housing is 60° ATDC of #1 cylinder.
CAUTION: When the timing chain is removed and the cylinder heads are still installed, Do not rotate the camshafts or crankshaft without first locating the proper crankshaft position. Failure to do so will result in valve and/or piston damage.

Fig 1: Aligning Timing Mark
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Remove power steering pump and bracket as an assembly. Do not disconnect power steering lines from pump. Reposition pump and support with suitable retaining strap.
Remove primary timing chain tensioner retainer cap and tensioner from right cylinder head.

Fig 2: Removing Primary Timing Chain Tensioner
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Disconnect and remove camshaft position sensor from left cylinder head. See Figure.
Remove timing chain guide access plugs from cylinder heads. See Figure.
NOTE: When camshaft sprocket bolts are removed, the camshafts will rotate in a clockwise direction.
Starting with the right camshaft sprocket, remove the sprocket attaching bolts. Remove camshaft damper (if equipped) and sprocket. See Figure.
Remove left side camshaft sprocket attaching bolts and remove sprocket. See Figure.
Remove lower chain guide and tensioner arm. See Figure.
Remove the primary timing chain.
For removal of crankshaft sprocket. See REMOVAL - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET .