Phaser, Camshaft: Removal
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- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the timing chain cover. Refer to COVER(S), ENGINE TIMING, REMOVAL .
- Loosen, but do not remove the camshaft phaser retaining bolt.
- Remove the timing chain tensioner. Refer to TENSIONER, ENGINE TIMING, REMOVAL .
- Ensure that the camshaft gear is aligned with the camshaft timing chain marks (1) in the twelve O'clock position and the engine is at Top Dead Center (TDC) on the compression stroke.
- Remove the camshaft phaser retaining bolt (1).
- While lifting upwards on the timing chain (1) remove the camshaft phaser from the camshaft.