Timing Chain & Sprockets: Removal
- Disconnect battery. Drain cooling system. If necessary, remove radiator shroud. Remove accessory drive belts, fan and pulley. Remove crankshaft damper bolt. Using Damper Puller/Installer (J-39046), remove crankshaft damper.
- Remove all mounting brackets and coolant hoses attached to water pump. Remove water pump. Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN . Remove front cover and gasket.
- Rotate crankshaft until timing marks on camshaft and crankshaft sprockets are aligned. See Figure. Remove camshaft sprocket and timing chain. To remove crankshaft sprocket, use Sprocket Puller (J-5825-A).