Sprocket(S), Timing Belt And Chain: Removal: Removal

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Fig 1: Air Cleaner Assembly, Intake Hose, Fittings & Clamp

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Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Remove the air cleaner body (1).
Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .

Fig 2: PCV Hose, Vent Hose, Oil Separator Housing & Bolts
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Disconnect the PCV hose (1) from the intake manifold.
Disconnect the vent hose (3) from the cylinder head cover.
Remove three bolts (2) and remove the oil separator housing (4) from the cylinder head cover.
CAUTION:
When servicing components near the vacuum pump, avoid contact with the plastic nipple that connects the vacuum pump to the brake booster hose. It is possible to crack the plastic nipple resulting in a brake booster vacuum leak.

Fig 3: Vacuum Pump & Bolts
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Remove the vacuum pump (1).
Refer to PUMP, VACUUM, REMOVAL .

Fig 4: Camshaft Timing Locking Tool & Bolts
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Install the (special tool #10277, Tool, Camshaft Timing Locking) (1) to the rear of the camshaft. Rotate the crankshaft vibration damper clockwise to align the tool with the vacuum pump mounting. Install three bolts (2) and tighten to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).

Fig 5: Camshaft Timing Locking Tool
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Fig 6: Lower Air Dam/Belly Pan
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Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to HOISTING .
Remove the belly pan.
Refer to BELLY PAN, REMOVAL .
Drain the cooling system.
Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 7: Tunnel Support Brace & Bolts
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Remove four bolts (1) and the tunnel support brace (2).
Remove the rear engine mount insulator.
Refer to INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR, REMOVAL .

Fig 8: Vibration Damper & Bolts
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Remove the vibration damper (1).
Refer to DAMPER, VIBRATION, REMOVAL .

Fig 9: Pressurized Coolant Bottle, Reservoir Hose & Coolant Reservoir Bolts
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Lower the vehicle.
Disconnect the coolant hose (3) from the pressurized coolant bottle (1).
Remove the two bolts (5) and reposition the pressurized coolant bottle (1).

Fig 10: Right Engine Mount Isolator & Bolts
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Support the engine with a floor jack positioned under the oil pan.
Remove six bolts (1 and 2) and the right engine mount isolator (3).

Fig 11: Wastegate Actuator Hose, Solenoid, Electrical Connector, Vacuum Supply Hose & Nut
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Remove the bolt (5) and reposition the turbocharger wastegate solenoid (4).

Fig 12: Upper Timing Belt Cover, Evaporative Emissions Purge Hose, Coolant Pump Return Hose & Wastegate Solenoid Pressure Inlet Hose
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Disengage the following retainers from the upper timing belt cover (1):
- Evaporative emissions purge hose (4).
- After run coolant pump return hose (3).
- Wastegate solenoid pressure inlet hose (2).
Fig 13: Upper Timing Belt Cover & Bolts
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Remove the bolts (2 and 3) and the upper timing belt cover (1).

Fig 14: RH Engine Mount Bracket & Bolts
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Carefully raise the front of the engine and remove the six bolts (2) and the right engine mount bracket (1).

Fig 15: Lower Timing Belt Cover & Bolt
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Remove the bolt (2) and the lower timing belt cover (1).

Fig 16: Timing Belt, Tensioner & Lock Nut
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NOTE:
If the timing belt is to be reused, mark the direction of rotation using a paint pen or equivalent to aid in reassembly.
Loosen the tensioner lock nut (3) and remove the timing belt (1).

Fig 17: Crankshaft Sprocket, Holder & Bolts
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CAUTION:
When the timing belt is removed and the cylinder head is still installed, DO NOT rotate the camshaft or crankshaft without first locating the proper crankshaft position. Failure to do so will result in valve and/or piston damage.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING .
If required, remove the crankshaft sprocket (4):
- Install the (special tool #10307, Holder, Crankshaft Sprocket) (1) with three bolts (3) tightened to 25 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
- Remove the bolt (2) and the crankshaft sprocket (4).
- Discard the bolt (2).
Fig 18: Camshaft Sprocket, Holder & Bolt
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Lower the vehicle.
If required, use (special tool #6847, Holder, Camshaft Sprocket) (2) and remove the bolt (1) and the camshaft sprocket (3).