1st Timing Chain & Chain Tensioner Removal
- Disconnect negative cable at battery.
- Drain engine oil.
- Drain coolant referring to COOLANT DRAINING
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- Remove timing chain cover. Refer to TIMING CHAIN COVER REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
- For reinstallation of timing chain, align 8 timing marks as shown in the figure by turning crankshaft.
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- Remove LH bank 2nd timing chain. Refer to LH (NO. 1) BANK 2ND TIMING CHAIN & CHAIN TENSIONER REMOVAL .
- Remove the following parts referring to 1ST TIMING CHAIN & CHAIN TENSIONER COMPONENTS .
- Timing chain guide No. 1 and No. 2.
- Timing chain tensioner.
- Timing chain tensioner adjuster.
- Idler sprocket No. 1 and 1st timing chain.
- Idler sprocket No. 2 and sprocket shaft.
- Remove RH bank 1st timing chain intake camshaft sprocket bolt. To remove it, fit a spanner to hexagonal part (3) at the center of camshaft (2) to hold it stationary.
- Remove RH bank 1st timing chain intake camshaft sprocket (1).
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- Remove 1st timing chain crankshaft sprocket.