Tools Required

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EN-47719 Tensioner Compressor. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Identifying Tensioner Collapsing Procedure

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Using the EN-47719 fully collapse the tensioner and place the tensioner retaining pin into the retaining hole (1). See Special Tools .

Fig 2: View Of Timing Chain & Sprockets

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Remove the camshaft sprocket bolts.
Remove the timing chain and sprockets.

Fig 3: View Of Timing Chain Tensioner & Bolts

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Remove the timing chain tensioner bolts.
Remove the timing chain tensioner.