Timing Chain: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
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 may cause engine failure.
- Remove the engine front cover. Refer to: Engine Front Cover .
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NOTE: Rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction only.
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and align the timing marks on the intake VCT units as shown in illustration.
- Remove the bolts and the LH oil tube.
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NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.
Install Special Service Tool: 303-1248 Camshaft holding tools.
- Remove the bolts and the RH oil tube.
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NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.
Install Special Service Tool: 303-1248 Camshaft holding tools.
NOTE: The following 3 steps are for timing chains that the colored links are not visible. - Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the LH intake VCT unit as shown in illustration.
- Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the RH intake VCT unit as shown in illustration.
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NOTE: The crankshaft sprocket timing mark should be between the colored links.
Mark the timing chain links that aligns with the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket as shown in illustration.
- Remove the bolts and the timing chain tensioner.
- Remove the timing chain tensioner arm.
- Remove the bolts and the lower LH timing chain guide.
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NOTE: Removal of the VCT oil control solenoid will aid in the removal of the timing chain.NOTE: A slight twisting motion will aid in the removal of the VCT oil control solenoids.NOTE: Keep the VCT oil control solenoid clean of dirt and debris.
Remove the bolts and the VCT oil control solenoids.
- Remove the timing chain.