TENSIONER-Timing Chain: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Locating Battery

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Disconnect negative battery (1) cable.
Remove timing chain cover (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) - REMOVAL ).

Fig 2: Timing Chain Alignment Marks - Primary
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Align timing marks (1),(3),(8) (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .

Fig 3: Primary Timing Chain Tensioner
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Remove timing chain tensioner cover (2).
Remove timing chain tensioner (1).