LH (No. 1) Bank 2nd Timing Chain & Chain Tensioner Removal

Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
Drain engine oil.
Drain coolant referring to COOLANT DRAINING .
Remove timing chain cover. Refer to TIMING CHAIN COVER REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
Turn crankshaft to meet the following condition.
- Key (1) on crankshaft positions as shown.
- Arrow mark on idler sprocket No. 2 (2) points the center of crankshaft.
- The marks on sprockets (3) match with marks on cylinder head.
Fig 1: Aligning Timing Marks
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Remove timing chain tensioner adjuster No. 3 (1).
To remove it, slacken LH bank 2nd timing chain by turning intake camshaft (2) counterclockwise a little while pushing back pad.

Fig 2: Removing Timing Chain Tensioner Adjuster No. 3
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Remove LH bank intake and exhaust camshaft sprocket bolts.
To remove it, fit a spanner to hexagonal part (3) at the center of camshaft to hold it stationary.

Fig 3: Removing LH Bank Intake & Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Bolts
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Remove LH bank exhaust camshaft sprocket (1).
CAUTION: Removing sprocket (1) from camshaft (2) may cause cam to turn, resulting in damage to valve and piston. To prevent this, when removing sprocket, hold camshaft stationary by using a spanner at its hexagonal part.

Fig 4: Removing LH Bank Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket
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Remove LH bank intake camshaft sprocket.
Remove LH bank 2nd timing chain.