Timing Drive Components: Removal

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Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover in this article.
Remove the camshaft synchronizer drive gear.
- Remove the bolt.
- Remove the camshaft synchronizer drive gear.
Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Synchronizer Drive Gear
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Rotate the crankshaft until the timing marks and keyways align.

Fig 2: Aligning Crankshaft Timing Marks And Keyways
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Compress and install a retaining pin to hold the timing chain tensioner.

Fig 3: Installing Retaining Pin To Hold Timing Chain Tensioner
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Remove the camshaft sprocket, the crankshaft sprocket and the timing chain as an assembly.

Fig 4: Identifying Timing Chain And Sprockets
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Remove the bolts and the timing chain tensioner.

Fig 5: Locating Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts
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