Timing Drive Components: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION: Since the engine is not free-wheeling, timing procedures must be followed exactly or piston and valve damage can occur.

Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
Remove the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.

Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Sensor Ring From Crankshaft
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Disconnect the eight ignition coil electrical connectors.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors
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Remove the bolts and the eight ignition coils.

Fig 3: Removing Ignition Coils
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NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the spark plug wells before removing the spark plugs.

Fig 4: Removing Spark Plugs

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NOTE: Rotate the camshaft to the base circle of the camshaft lobe before removing the followers. Keep the roller followers in order when removing.

Using the special tool, remove the 16 roller followers.
- Rotate the crankshaft and camshaft as necessary.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Roller Followers
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Remove the bolts and the LH timing chain tensioner.

Fig 6: Removing LH Timing Chain Tensioner
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Remove the bolts and the RH timing chain tensioner.

Fig 7: Removing RH Timing Chain Tensioner
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Remove the LH and the RH timing chain tensioner arm from the dowel pins.

Fig 8: Removing LH And RH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm From Dowel Pins
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Remove the timing chains and the crankshaft sprocket.
Remove the timing chain guides.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the LH timing chain guide.
3. Remove the bolts.
4. Remove the RH timing chain guide.
  
  Fig 9: Removing Timing Chain Guides
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NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Fig 10: Installing Special Tool

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NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Fig 11: Removing Camshaft Gear

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