<< 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: Raising Slightly Transaxle Side Of Camshaft And Camshaft Sprocket Assembly (Exhaust Side)
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.
Remove special tool MB992103 inserted into the timing chain case assembly.

Fig 2: Removing Timing Chain From Camshaft And Camshaft Sprocket Assembly (Exhaust Side)
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

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: Hanging Up Timing Chain With Rope To Prevent Timing Chain
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.