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

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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 ".
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: Identifying Crankshaft
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Note that this step must be followed for reinstallation of timing chain.
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
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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.