1st Timing Chain and Chain Tensioner Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect negative cable at battery.
Drain engine oil.
Drain coolant referring to "COOLANT DRAINING ".
Remove timing chain cover. Refer to "TIMING CHAIN COVER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
For reinstallation of timing chain, align 8 timing marks as shown in the figure by turning crankshaft.

Fig 1: Installing Timing Chain Aligning Timing Marks
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Remove LH bank 2nd timing chain. Refer to "LH (NO. 1) BANK 2ND TIMING CHAIN AND CHAIN TENSIONER REMOVAL ".
Remove the following parts referring to "1ST TIMING CHAIN AND 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).

Fig 2: Removing RH Bank 1st Timing Chain Intake Camshaft Sprocket
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Remove 1st timing chain crankshaft sprocket.