Cam Chain Removal, Installation, and Inspection (2.4 L Engine) (2017 2018 2019): Removal

NOTE:  Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.

1. Right Front Wheel - Remove
2. Engine Undercover - Remove
3. Cylinder Head Cover - Remove
4. Camshaft Timing - Inspect 
5. VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve - Remove
6. Rocker Arm Oil Control Valve - Remove
7. Crankshaft Pulley - Remove
8. Side Engine Mount - Remove
9. Cam Chain Case - Remove

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   1. Remove the cam chain case (A) and the spacer (B).

10. Cam Chain Auto-Tensioner - Remove

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    1. Loosely install the crankshaft pulley. 2. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise to compress the cam chain auto-tensioner.

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    3. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise to align the holes on the lock (A) and the cam chain auto-tensioner (B), then insert a 1.2 mm (3/64 in) diameter pin (C) into the holes. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to secure the pin.NOTE:  If the holes in the lock and the cam chain auto-tensioner do not align, continue to rotating the crankshaft counterclockwise until the holes align, then install the pin.

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    4. Remove the cam chain auto-tensioner (A) and the cam chain auto-tensioner filter (B).NOTE:  Check the cam chain auto-tensioner filter for damage. If filter is damaged, replace it.

11. Cam Chain Guide B - Remove

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12. Cam Chain - Remove

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    1. Remove cam chain guide A, the cam chain tensioner arm (B), and the cam chain tensioner sub arm (C). 2. Remove the cam chain (D).