<< A >> Timing Chain Removal

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Align the mark for removal and installation of the rocker arm and camshaft assembly on the V. V. T. sprocket with the mark on the rocker shaft holder, and then mark the timing chain.

Fig 1: Identifying Rocker Shaft Holder And V.V.T. Sprocket Mark
Insert a precision flat-tipped screwdriver through the service hole on the timing chain case to release the timing chain tensioner ratchet.
While counterholding the crankshaft, tension the timing chain tensioner side of the chain by turning the flats of the camshaft end in direction of engine rotation to compress the plunger.
Insert hard wire (such as the piano wire) or the L-shaped hexagon wrench (1.5 mm[0.06 inch]) to fix the plunger of the timing chain tensioner.
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the timing chain tensioner mounting bolts into the timing chain case.
Remove the timing chain tensioner.
Remove the timing chain from the V. V. T. sprocket.

Fig 2: Fixing Plunger Of Timing Chain Tensioner Using Hard Wire