Timing Chain Removal/Installation: Notes

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Remove the front tire (RH).
4. Remove the splash shield (RH).
5. Remove the charge air cooler. (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
6. Remove the high pressure fuel pump. (See HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
7. Remove the ignition coils. (See IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
8. Disconnect the OCV connector.
9. Disconnect the CMP sensor connector.
10. Disconnect the P/S oil pump connector.
11. Remove the ventilation hose.
12. Remove the cylinder head cover. (See CYLINDER HEAD COVER REMOVAL NOTE ).
13. Loosen the water pump pulley installation bolt and remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
14. Remove the CKP sensor. (See CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
15. Remove the P/S oil pump with the hoses and pipes still connected. (See POWER STEERING OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3, L3 WITH TC] ).
    NOTE:

    • Position and secure the P/S oil pump out of the way with a rope or wire.
16. Disconnect the front drive shaft (RH) from the joint shaft. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3, L3 WITH TC] ).
17. Remove in the order indicated in the figure.
18. Install in the reverse order of removal.
19. Start the engine and inspect and adjust the following:
    1. Bleed the air from the cooling system. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
    2. Engine oil amount (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION ).
    3. Runout and contact of pulley and belt.
    4. Ignition timing, idle speed, and idle mixture (CO and HC) verification (See ENGINE TUNE-UP ).
20. Perform a road test and verify that there is no abnormal vibration or noise.
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Engine Components & Torque Specification

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