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Cam Chain Removal

NOTE: Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.
  1. Turn the crankshaft pulley so its top dead center (TDC) mark (A) lines up with the pointer (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley To Top Dead Center (TDC)
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  2. Remove the cylinder head cover (see CYLINDER HEAD COVER REMOVAL  ).
  3. Set the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC). The "UP" mark (A) on the camshaft sprocket should be at the top, and the TDC grooves (B) on the camshaft sprocket should line up with the top edge of the head.
    Fig 2: Locating UP Mark On Camshaft Sprocket And TDC Grooves On Camshaft Sprocket
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  4. Remove the right front wheel.
  5. Remove the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
  6. Loosen the water pump pulley mounting bolts.
    Fig 3: Identifying Water Pump Pulley Mounting Bolts
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  7. Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
  8. Remove the water pump pulley (see step 6 on WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT ).
  9. Remove the crankshaft pulley (see REMOVAL  ).
  10. Remove the A/C line bracket mounting bolt.
    Fig 4: Locating A/C Line Bracket Mounting Bolt
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  11. Support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.
  12. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the side engine mount/bracket assembly (B).
    Fig 5: Locating Ground Cable And Side Engine Mount/Bracket Assembly
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  13. Remove the cam chain case.
    Fig 6: Identifying Cam Chain Case
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  14. Measure the cam chain separation. If the distance is less than the service limit, replace the cam chain and the cam chain tensioner.

    Standard Distance: 19 mm (0.75 in) 

    Service Limit: 15 mm (0.59 in) 

    Fig 7: Measuring Cam Chain Separation
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  15. Apply new engine oil to the sliding surface of the cam chain tensioner slider (A).
    Fig 8: Applying Engine Oil To Sliding Surface Of Cam Chain Tensioner Slider
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  16. Hold the cam chain tensioner slider with a screwdriver, then remove the upper bolt (B), and loosen the lower bolt (C).
  17. Remove the cam chain tensioner slider.
    Fig 9: Identifying Cam Chain Tensioner Slider
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  18. Remove the cam chain tensioner (A) and the cam chain guide (B).
    Fig 10: Locating Cam Chain Tensioner And Cam Chain Guide
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  19. Remove the cam chain.
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