Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Cylinder Head Access Hole Plugs

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Remove the timing chain tensioner shoe. Refer to Timing Chain Tensioner Shoe Replacement .
Slide the crankshaft sprocket from the crankshaft sprocket snout, in order to gain slack in the timing chain to remove the lower timing chain guide.
Remove the cylinder head access hole plug.

Fig 2: View Of Timing Chain Guide & Bolts

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Remove the lower timing chain guide bolts.
Remove the lower timing chain guide from the engine.