Timing Chain: Removal

1. Remove the 2 nuts and 2 clips, then remove the cylinder head cover No. 2.

1. Drain the engine coolant (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION ).

1. Remove the fan and generator V belt (See REMOVAL ).

Fig 1: Locating Nuts And Clips Of Cylinder Head Cover No. 2

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1. Separate the vane pump assembly (See REMOVAL ).

1. Remove the generator assembly (See REMOVAL ).

1. Remove the 2 bolts, then remove the oil reservoir bracket No. 1.
   Fig 2: Locating Oil Reservoir Bracket No. 1 Bolts

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2. Place a wooden block on a jack underneath the engine.
   Fig 3: Placing Wooden Block On Jack Underneath Engine

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3. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 nuts, then remove the engine mounting insulator RH.

Fig 4: Locating Engine Mounting Insulator RH Bolts And Nuts

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1. Disconnect the 4 ignition coil connectors.
   Fig 5: Locating Ignition Coil Connectors

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2. Remove the 2 nuts, then separate the engine wire.
   Fig 6: Locating Engine Wire Nuts

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3. Remove the 4 bolts, then remove the 4 ignition coils.

Fig 7: Locating Ignition Coils Bolts

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1. Disconnect the ventilation hose from the cylinder head cover.
   Fig 8: Locating Ventilation Hose Of Cylinder Head Cover

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2. Disconnect the ventilation hose No. 2 from the ventilation valve.
3. Remove the 3 clamps of the engine wire from the clamp bracket.
   Fig 9: Locating Ventilation Hose No. 2 Of Ventilation Valve

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4. Remove the 9 bolts, 2 seal washers, 2 nuts and 3 clamp brackets, then remove the cylinder head cover.

Fig 10: Locating Engine Mounting Bracket RH Bolts

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1. Remove the bolt and nut, then remove the V-ribbed belt tensioner.

HINT:

Jack the engine up and down to remove the bolt.

Fig 11: Locating V-Ribbed Belt Tensioner Bolt And Nut

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1. Remove the 3 bolts, then remove the engine mounting bracket RH.

1. Remove the water pump assembly (See REMOVAL ).

Fig 12: Locating Engine Mounting Bracket RH Bolts

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1. Remove the 2 bolts, then separate the crankshaft position sensor.

Fig 13: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor

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1. Turn the crankshaft pulley until its groove and timing mark "0" of the timing chain cover are aligned.
2. Check that the point marks of the camshaft timing gears are in a straight line on the timing chain cover surface as shown in the illustration.

If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360°) to align the marks as above.

Fig 14: Checking Point Marks Of Camshaft Timing Gears

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1. Using SST, remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.

   SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-01000) 

2. Remove the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft.

Fig 15: Removing Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

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1. Remove the 2 nuts, then remove the chain tensioner.

Fig 16: Removing Chain Tensioner

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1. Remove the 10 bolts and 2 nuts.
2. Using a "TORX" wrench socket (E8), remove the stud bolt.
   Fig 17: Locating Timing Chain Or Belt Cover Sub-Assembly Bolts And Nuts

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3. Remove the timing chain cover by prying the portions between the timing chain cover, cylinder head and cylinder block with a screwdriver.

1. Place the timing chain cover on wooden blocks.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the oil seal.

Fig 18: Removing Oil Seal

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1. Remove the crankshaft position sensor plate from the crankshaft.

Fig 19: Identifying Crankshaft Position Sensor Plate

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1. Remove the bolt, then remove the chain tensioner slipper.

Fig 20: Locating Chain Tensioner Slipper Bolt

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1. Using 2 screwdrivers, pry out the chain with the crankshaft timing gear, as shown in the illustration.
   NOTE:

   • Use a shop rag to protect the engine.
   • If revolving the camshafts with the chain off the gears, turn the crankshaft 1/4 revolution to prevent the valves from coming into contact with the pistons.