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Timing Chain: Removal

  1. 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.
  2. 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.