Timing Drive Components: Removal

All engines 

1. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER  .
2. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and align the timing marks on the intake Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) assemblies as shown in illustration.
   Fig 1: Locating Timing Marks On Intake Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Assemblies

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3. Remove the 3 bolts and the LH valve train oil tube.
   Fig 2: Locating LH Valve Train Oil Tube And Bolts

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NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the Top Dead Center (TDC) position.
Fig 3: Installing Camshaft Holding Tool Onto Flats Of LH Camshafts
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4. Install the Camshaft Holding Tool onto the flats of the LH camshafts.
5. Remove the 3 bolts and the RH valve train oil tube.
   Fig 4: Locating RH Valve Train Oil Tube And Bolts

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NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.
Fig 5: Installing Camshaft Holding Tool Onto Flats Of RH Camshafts
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NOTE: The following 3 steps are for primary timing chains that the colored links are not visible.
6. Install the Camshaft Holding Tool onto the flats of the RH camshafts.
7. Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the LH intake VCT assembly as shown in illustration.
   Fig 6: Locating Timing Mark On LH Intake VCT Assembly

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8. Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the RH intake VCT assembly as shown in illustration.
   Fig 7: Locating Timing Mark On RH Intake VCT Assembly

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NOTE: The crankshaft sprocket timing mark should be between the 2 colored links.
Fig 8: Locating Timing Mark On Crankshaft Sprocket
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9. Mark the 2 timing chain links that align with the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket as shown in illustration.
10. Remove the 2 bolts and the primary timing chain tensioner.
    Fig 9: Locating Primary Timing Chain Tensioner And Bolts

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11. Remove the primary timing chain tensioner arm.
    Fig 10: Locating Primary Timing Chain Tensioner Arm

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12. Remove the 2 bolts and the lower LH primary timing chain guide.
    Fig 11: Locating Lower LH Primary Timing Chain Guide And Bolts

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NOTE: Removal of the VCT oil control solenoid will aid in the removal of the primary timing chain.
NOTE: A slight twisting motion will aid in the removal of the VCT oil control solenoid.
NOTE: Keep the VCT oil control solenoid clean of dirt and debris.
Fig 12: Locating LH Intake VCT Oil Control Solenoid And Bolt
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13. Remove the bolt and the LH intake VCT oil control solenoid.
NOTE: Removal of the VCT oil control solenoid will aid in the removal of the primary timing chain.
NOTE: A slight twisting motion will aid in the removal of the VCT oil control solenoid.
NOTE: Keep the VCT oil control solenoid clean of dirt and debris.
Fig 13: Locating RH Intake VCT Oil Control Solenoid And Bolt
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14. Remove the bolt and the RH intake VCT oil control solenoid.
15. Remove the primary timing chain.
    Fig 14: Identifying Primary Timing Chain

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16. Remove the crankshaft timing chain sprocket.
    Fig 15: Locating Crankshaft Timing Chain Sprocket

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NOTE: Do not use power tools to remove the bolt or damage to the LH primary timing chain guide may occur.
Fig 16: Locating Upper LH Primary Timing Chain Guide And Bolt
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17. Remove the bolt and the upper LH primary timing chain guide.
NOTE: The 2 VCT oil control solenoids are removed for clarity.
NOTE: The Secondary Chain Hold Down is inserted through a hole in the top of the mega cap.
Fig 17: Locating VCT Oil Control Solenoids
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18. Compress the LH secondary timing chain tensioner and install the Secondary Chain Hold Down in the hole on the rear of the secondary timing chain tensioner guide and let it hold against the mega cap to retain the tensioner in the collapsed position.
19. Remove and discard the 2 LH VCT assembly bolts.
    Fig 18: Locating LH VCT Assembly Bolts

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20. Remove the 2 LH VCT assemblies and secondary timing chain.
    Fig 19: Locating LH VCT Assemblies And Secondary Timing Chain

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NOTE: The 2 VCT oil control solenoids are removed for clarity.
NOTE: The Secondary Chain Hold Down is inserted through a hole in the top of the mega cap.
Fig 20: Locating VCT Oil Control Solenoids
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21. Compress the RH secondary timing chain tensioner and install the Secondary Chain Hold Down in the hole on the rear of the secondary timing chain tensioner guide and let it hold against the mega cap to retain the tensioner in the collapsed position.
22. Remove and discard the 2 RH VCT assembly bolts.
    Fig 21: Locating RH VCT Assembly Bolts

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23. Remove the 2 RH VCT assemblies and secondary timing chain.
    Fig 22: Locating RH VCT Assemblies And Secondary Timing Chain

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NOTE: Do not use power tools to remove the bolt or damage to the RH primary timing chain guide may occur.
Fig 23: Locating RH Primary Timing Chain Guide And Bolts
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24. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH primary timing chain guide.
25. Remove the 9 bolts and the timing chain gear.
    • Discard the gasket.
      Fig 24: Locating Timing Chain Gear And Bolts

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    Engines with secondary timing chain tensioner removed 

    NOTE: The following steps are only for the replacement of the secondary timing chain tensioners. Do not reuse the secondary timing chain tensioners if removed, or damage to the engine may occur.
NOTE: A slight twisting motion will aid in the removal of the VCT oil control solenoid.
NOTE: Keep the VCT oil control solenoid clean of dirt and debris.
Fig 25: Locating LH Exhaust VCT Oil Control Solenoid
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26. Remove the LH exhaust VCT oil control solenoid.
27. Remove the LH secondary timing chain tensioner shoe.
    Fig 26: Locating LH Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Shoe

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28. Remove the LH secondary timing chain tensioner by pushing up from the bottom and remove.
    Fig 27: Locating LH Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner

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NOTE: A slight twisting motion will aid in the removal of the VCT oil control solenoid.
NOTE: Keep the VCT oil control solenoid clean of dirt and debris.
Fig 28: Locating RH Exhaust VCT Oil Control Solenoid
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29. Remove the RH exhaust VCT oil control solenoid.
30. Remove the RH secondary timing chain tensioner shoe.
    Fig 29: Locating RH Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Shoe

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31. Remove the RH secondary timing chain tensioner by pushing up from the bottom and remove.
    Fig 30: Locating RH Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner

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