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Timing Chain: Removal

  1. Rotate crankshaft and position No. 1 cylinder at TDC on compression stroke. Remove front timing cover. See, in this article FRONT TIMING COVER & SEAL . Check timing chain deflection. Refer to ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURES article at beginning of this manual.
  2. Check timing gear mark alignment. See Fig 1. Remove fuel pump eccentric from camshaft (if equipped). Slide camshaft gear, crankshaft gear and chain off as an assembly.
Fig 1: Timing Mark Alignment
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