Timing Drive Components: Removal

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NOTE: Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without first installing the special tools as instructed in this procedure. The crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to the crankshaft. The crankshaft, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction, using diamond washers between the flange faces on each part. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket is also unfastened if the pulley bolt is loosened. Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and camshafts must be locked in place by the special service tools, otherwise severe engine damage can occur.

NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.

Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING - OVERVIEW .
Remove the following items:
1. Fuel injection pump and tappet.
  Refer to: FUEL INJECTION PUMP .
2. RH fender splash shield.
  Refer to: FENDER SPLASH SHIELD .

NOTE: The fuel injection cam lobe must be positioned at zero lift before removing the fuel injection pump housing.

Fig 1: Rotating Engine Clockwise Until Fuel Injection Cam Lobe Is At Zero Lift Using Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

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Turn the component clockwise.
Fig 2: Locating Fuel Injection Pump Housing And Bolts
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Fig 3: Locating Fuel Injection Pump Housing Stud Bolts
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Refer to: Engine Front Cover .

NOTE: The Camshaft Alignment Tool is for camshaft alignment only. Do not rely on the Camshaft Alignment Tool to prevent camshaft rotation. Damage to the tool or the camshaft can occur.

Fig 4: Installing Camshaft Alignment Tool Into Rear Of Both Of Camshaft Slots

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Install the Special Tool(s) : 303-1565 (Alignment Tool, Camshaft)

NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench to prevent the component from turning.

Fig 5: Loosening Exhaust Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket Bolt Using Wrench On Flats Of Exhaust Camshaft To Prevent Camshaft Rotation

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Loosen bolt.

NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench to prevent the component from turning.

Fig 6: Loosening Intake Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket Bolt Using Wrench On Flats Of Intake Camshaft To Prevent Camshaft Rotation

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Loosen bolt.
1. Using a small pick, release and hold the ratchet mechanism.
2. While holding the ratchet mechanism in the released position, compress the tensioner by pushing the timing chain arm toward the tensioner.
3. Insert a holding pin into the hole to retain the tensioner.
Fig 7: Compressing Timing Chain Tensioner
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Fig 8: Locating Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts
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Fig 9: Locating Timing Chain Tensioner Arm And Bolts
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