Timing Chain LH

Remove the timing chain RH. Ref. to MECHANICAL (H4DOTC)>Timing Chain Assembly>REMOVAL>TIMING CHAIN RH .
Using ST and by turning the crankshaft, align the alignment marks of crankshaft key, intake cam sprocket LH and exhaust cam sprocket LH to the positions as shown in the figure.
ST 18252AA000 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

Fig 1: Locating Alignment Marks Of Crankshaft Key
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Push down the chain tensioner lever LH as shown in the figure, and insert a stopper pin (clips, etc.) with a diameter of 1.3 mm (0.05 in) or less or a hex wrench with a diameter of 1.3 mm into the stopper pin hole in the chain tensioner LH to secure the plunger (A).

Fig 2: Pushing Down Chain Tensioner Lever LH
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Remove the chain tensioner LH, and remove the chain tensioner lever LH (A).

Fig 3: Locating Chain Tensioner LH Bolts
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Remove the O-ring from the cylinder block LH.

Fig 4: Locating O-Ring From Cylinder Block LH
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Remove the chain guide LH, and remove the timing chain LH (A).
CAUTION:
- If the timing chain LH is not installed, the exhaust camshaft LH is kept at zero-lift position. All cams on the exhaust camshaft LH are not pressing down the roller rocker arm (exhaust valve). (Under this condition, exhaust valves remain unlifted.)
- Intake camshaft LH is kept at lift position. All cams on the intake camshaft LH are pressing down the roller rocker arm (intake valve). (Under this condition, intake valves remain lifted.)
- Intake camshaft LH and exhaust camshaft RH can be independently rotated with the timing chain LH removed. When the exhaust camshaft LH is turned, the valve heads contact each other and valve stem may bend as described in above. Do not turn the exhaust camshaft LH to the outside of range of zero-lift (in range where it can be turned lightly by hand).
- #1 piston and #4 piston are located near TDC. If the intake camshaft LH is turned, the valve and the piston may contact and valve stem may bend. Do not turn the intake camshaft LH at this time.
NOTE: To avoid mixing with RH side, keep the removed part in order.

Fig 5: Locating Chain Guide LH
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Using ST and by turning the crankshaft approximately 200° clockwise, align the alignment marks of crank sprocket to the positions as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
- This procedure is required to prevent the valve and piston contacting with each other, by moving the all pistons to the middle of the cylinders.
- Never turn counterclockwise because the valve and piston may contact.
  Counterclockwise turn is allowed only when adjusting precisely the alignment marks, after turning the crank sprocket alignment mark clockwise near the position as shown in the figure.
ST 18252AA000 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

Fig 6: Turning Crankshaft Clockwise
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Using ST and by turning the intake cam sprocket LH approximately 130°, align the alignment marks of intake cam sprocket LH to the positions (zero-lift position) as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
- After this work, when the intake valve and exhaust valve lift at the same time, the valve heads contact each other and valve stem may bend. Do not turn the intake camshaft LH and exhaust camshaft LH to the outside of range of zero-lift (in range where it can be turned lightly by hand).
- Perform the operation carefully since the ST comes off easily.
NOTE: Intake camshaft LH has three peaks of drive sections for the high-pressure fuel pump. Therefore, there is little range where it can be turned lightly by hand in zero-lift position.

ST1 18355AA000 PULLEY WRENCH

ST2 18334AA020 PULLEY WRENCH PIN SET

Fig 7: Turning Intake Cam Sprocket LH
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Remove the chain guide LH from the front camshaft cap LH.

Fig 8: Locating Chain Guide LH From Front Camshaft Cap LH

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