F: Camshaft And Camshaft Sprocket Assembly (Exhaust Side) Removal

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Raise slightly the transaxle side of the camshaft and camshaft sprocket assembly (exhaust side) by using the slack of the timing chain, and remove from the cam bearing.

Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft And Camshaft Sprocket Assembly
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Remove the timing chain from the camshaft and camshaft sprocket assembly (exhaust side) toward the timing chain case assembly, and remove the camshaft and camshaft sprocket assembly (exhaust side) toward the transaxle.

Fig 2: Removing Timing Chain From Camshaft And Camshaft Sprocket Assembly (Exhaust Side)

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

Remove special tool MB992103 inserted into the timing chain case assembly.
CAUTION: The timing chain may snag on other parts. After removing the camshaft and camshaft sprocket assembly, never rotate the crankshaft.
After removing the camshaft and camshaft sprocket assembly (exhaust side), hang up the timing chain with a rope to prevent the timing chain from falling into the timing chain case assembly.

Fig 3: Identifying Timing Chain And Rope
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.