Removal (Romeo Engine)
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- Remove the engine front cover. See FRONT COVER .
- Remove the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.
- Rotate the crankshaft until the timing mark on the RH camshaft sprocket is approximately at the 11 o'clock position, and the timing mark on the LH camshaft sprocket is approximately at the 12 o'clock position.
- Install the special tools on the camshafts.
- Remove the timing chain tensioning system from both timing chains.
- Remove the bolts.
- Remove the timing chain tensioners.
- Remove the timing chain tensioner arms.
- Remove the LH and RH timing chains and the crankshaft sprocket.
- Remove the RH timing chain from the camshaft sprocket.
- Remove the RH timing chain from the crankshaft sprocket.
- Remove the LH timing chain from the camshaft sprocket.
- Remove the LH timing chain and the crankshaft sprocket.
- Remove the timing chain guides.
- Remove the bolts.
- Remove the LH timing chain guide.
- Remove the bolts.
- Remove the RH timing chain guide.
CAUTION:
Since the engine is not free-wheeling, timing procedures must be followed exactly or piston and valve damage may occur.
NOTE:
Special tools required: Aligner, Camshaft Position (303-380), Aligner, Camshaft Pulley (303-413) and Holding Tool, Crankshaft (303-448).
CAUTION:
Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chains are removed and the cylinder head is installed is the crankshaft or camshaft to be rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will occur.