Timing Chain: Removal
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove front cover. See FRONT COVER & OIL SEAL . Rotate crankshaft until the camshaft sprocket and crankshaft sprocket timing marks line up with the shaft centers. See Figure.
- Remove camshaft sprocket and chain as an assembly. See Figure. If replacing crankshaft sprocket, use Sprocket Remover (J-5825-A) to pull sprocket off crankshaft. If replacing water pump drive gear, use Gear Remover (J-39243) to remove gear.