Removal Procedure
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- Engine Front Cover Replacement - Remove
- Set the engine to top dead center (TDC).
Inspect the timing chain marks (1, 2, and 3) to confirm they are properly aligned.
Install camshaft holding tool EN-51367 (1).
Reset the tensioner plunger (1). Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement
Timing Chain Tensioner Shoe Bolt(1) - Remove
- Timing Chain Tensioner Shoe(2) - Remove
- Inspect, timing components as necessary. For camshaft timing chain, oil nozzle, sprocket and tensioner cleaning and inspection. Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Cleaning and Inspection
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the timing chain from the sprockets.