Removing the timing gear pulley

Fig 1: Camshaft Adjustment Tool 999 5452 Installed

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Timing gear pulleys with variable valve timing unit 

• Install camshaft adjustment tool 9995452 at the rear of the camshafts.

Fig 2: Removing Screws For Timing Gear Pulley Using Counterhold 9995199

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Timing gear pulleys with variable valve timing units: 

• Remove the plug at the front edge of the variable valve timing unit (TORX 55)
• Remove the center screw from the VVT unit (TORX 55).

Carefully pull out the timing gear pulley with the variable valve timing (VVT) unit. A small amount of oil may run out. Place paper underneath.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Plug And Center Screw At Variable Valve Timing Unit

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Timing gear pulleys without variable valve timing units: 

• Remove the screws for the timing gear pulley. Use counterhold 9995199
• Remove the timing gear pulley
• Remove tool 9995452
• Remove the screw holding the inner timing cover to the cylinder head.