Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the cylinder head cover. (Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "Cylinder Head Cover ")
Set No. 1 cylinder to TDC (Top dead center) on compression stroke.
1. Turn the crankshaft pulley and align its groove with the timing mark of the timing chain cover.
  
  Fig 1: Timing Chain Cover Mark And Groove Location
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2. Check that the TDC marks of the intake and exhaust CVVT sprockets are in straight line on the cylinder head surface as shown in the illustration. If not, turn the crankshaft by one revolution (360°) more.
  
  Fig 2: Intake And Exhaust CVVT Sprockets TDC Marks Location
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  NOTE: Do not turn the crankshaft pulley counterclockwise.
Remove the timing chain cover. (Refer to Timing System - "Timing Chain Cover ")
Remove the timing chain tensioner (A).

Fig 3: Removing Timing Chain Tensioner
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NOTE:
- Do not reuse the detached tensioner.
- If need to reuse the tensioner, remove the tensioner, make the piston (A) to protrude maximally, push the piston (A) to the end, and then mount the stopper pin.
  At this time, the tensioner fixing pin should be placed in the same way as when the product was first delivered from the factory.
  
  Fig 4: Piston Tensioner Location
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  Fig 5: Pushing Piston Tensioner
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  Fig 6: Tensioner Fixing Pin Condition (Ok)
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  Fig 7: Tensioner Fixing Pin Condition (NG)
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Remove the timing chain tensioner arm (A).

Fig 8: Removing Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
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Remove the timing chain (A).

Fig 9: Removing Timing Chain
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Remove the timing chain guide (A).

Fig 10: Removing Timing Chain Guide
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