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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
    2. Fig 1: Aligning The Dowel In The Camshaft With The Dowel Hole In The Camshaft Sprocket
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  2. Rotate the crankshaft until the timing marks in the following locations are aligned:
    • The camshaft alignment pin (4)
    • The timing chain dampener (1) to the crankshaft sprocket (2)
    3. Fig 2: View Of Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
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  3. Remove the camshaft sprocket bolt.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Camshaft Sprocket With Timing Chain
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  4. Remove the camshaft sprocket with the timing chain.
    5. Fig 4: View Of Crankshaft Sprocket
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  5. Remove the crankshaft sprocket.
    6. Fig 5: View Of Timing Chain Dampener & Bolts
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  6. Remove the timing chain dampener bolts.
  7. Remove the timing chain dampener.
    8. Fig 6: Locating Camshaft Thrust Plate
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  8. If necessary, remove the camshaft thrust plate bolts.
  9. Remove the camshaft thrust plate.
  10. Clean and inspect the timing chain and the gears. Refer to Timing Chain and Sprockets Cleaning and Inspection .
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