Removal and Installation: Removal

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Remove the engine assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove upper oil pan. Refer to Removal and Installation (Upper Oil Pan) .
Remove the front timing chain case. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove the timing chains (primary) and (secondary). Refer to Exploded View .

Remove the rear timing chain case.

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CAUTION:

Do not remove the plate metal cover for the oil passage.
After removing the chain case, do not apply any load to the case that might bend it.

Loosen and remove the rear timing chain case bolts in the reverse order shown.

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Cut the sealant using Tool and remove the rear timing chain case.

After removing the bolts, separate the mating surface and remove the old liquid gasket using Tool.

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Tool number

: KV10111100 (J-37228)

CAUTION: Do not damage the mating surfaces.

Tap the seal cutter to insert it (1).
In areas where the Tool is difficult to use, lightly tap to slide it (2).

Remove O-rings (1) from cylinder block.

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: Engine front

CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.
Use a scraper (A) to remove all of the old Silicone RTV Sealant from the front and rear timing chain case (B) and opposite mating surfaces.

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CAUTION: Do not damage the mating surfaces.
Remove all old Silicone RTV Sealant (A) from all the bolt holes (B) and threads.

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CAUTION: Do not damage the threads or mating surfaces.