Repair Procedures: Removal

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Remove the cylinder head cover.
(Refer to cylinder Head Assembly - "CYLINDER HEAD COVER ")

Place the piston of cylinder 1 above the compression top dead center.

Rotate the crankshaft decoupler clockwise so that the piston of cylinder 1 is located at the compression upper dead point to match the timing mark on the timing chain cover with the groove on the decoupler.

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Check that the timing marks (A) of the intake and exhaust camshaft sprockets are in a straight line.

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NOTE: If the timing marks do not match, the crankshaft is rotated once more. (At this time, the engine is not reversed.)

Remove the timing chain cover.
(Refer to Timing System - "TIMING CHAIN COVER ")
Remove the timing chain tensioner (A).

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NOTE: Using a thin screwdriver, connect the timing chain tensioner, loosen the ratchet and secure the piston with a stopper pin (A).

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Remove the timing chain tensioner arm (A).

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Remove the timing chain cam to cam guide (A).

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Remove the timing chain (A).

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Remove the timing chain guide (A).

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Remove the oil pump chain.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "OIL PUMP ")
Remove the crankshaft sprocket (A)

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