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2ND Timing Chain & Chain TENSIONER: Removal

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain engine oil and coolant. Remove oil pan and oil pump strainer. See OIL PAN. Remove cylinder head cover. See CYLINDER HEAD COVER  .
  2. Remove timing chain cover. See TIMING CHAIN COVER  . Align all sprocket timing marks with timing marks on block. See Figure . Ensure key on crankshaft sprocket is pointing up.
  3. Remove timing chain tensioner adjuster by turning intake camshaft slightly counterclockwise while pushing back pad. Remove intake and exhaust camshaft sprocket bolts. Remove camshaft sprockets and 2nd timing chain.
CAUTION: DO NOT turn camshafts more than 15 degrees or crankshaft more than 90 degrees in either direction from aligned position. Doing so could damage pistons and/or valves.
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