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Timing Chain & Sprocket: Removal

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  1. Position No. 1 piston on TDC of compression stroke. Remove timing chain cover. See TIMING CHAIN COVER . Check alignment of camshaft and crankshaft sprocket timing marks. See Figure. Check timing chain deflection.
  2. If chain deflection is not within specification, replace timing chain and sprockets. See CAMSHAFT  table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. Remove camshaft sprocket bolt and washer. Slide sprockets and timing chain forward, and remove as an assembly.
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