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Timing Drive Components: Removal

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  1. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
  2. Remove the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWER .
  3. Remove the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.
  4. CAUTION: If one or both of the tensioner mounting bolts are loosened or removed, the tensioner-sealing bead must be inspected for seal integrity. If cracks, tears, separation from the tensioner body or permanent compression of the seal bead is observed, install a new tensioner.
  5. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH timing chain tensioner.
  6. Remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm.
  7. CAUTION: If one or both of the tensioner mounting bolts are loosened or removed, the tensioner-sealing bead must be inspected for seal integrity. If cracks, tears, separation from the tensioner body or permanent compression of the seal bead is observed, install a new tensioner.
  8. Remove the 2 bolts and the LH timing chain tensioner.
  9. Remove the LH timing chain tensioner arm
  10. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH timing chain guide.
  11. Remove the RH timing chain.
  12. Remove the 2 bolts and the LH timing chain guide.
  13. Remove the LH timing chain.
  14. Remove the crankshaft sprocket.