Chain And Sprockets, Timing: Removal

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Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING .
Remove the oil pump. Refer to REMOVAL .

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Install the vibration damper bolt finger tight. Using a suitable socket and breaker bar, rotate the crankshaft to align the timing marks with the timing chain sprockets (1, 2).

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Retract the chain tensioner arm (1) until the hole in the arm lines up with the hole in the bracket.

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Install the Tensioner Pin (special tool #8514A, Pins, Tensioner) (1) into the chain tensioner holes.

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CAUTION:
Never attempt to disassemble the camshaft phaser, severe engine damage could result.
Remove bolt (1) and the camshaft phaser with the timing chain and crankshaft sprocket.

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Inspect the timing chain tensioner and timing chain guide shoes for wear and replace as necessary.
If the timing chain tensioner is being replaced, remove the bolts (3) and the timing chain tensioner (2).
CAUTION:
Do not rotate the crankshaft more than a few degrees independently of the camshafts. Piston to valve contact could occur resulting in possible valve damage. If the crankshaft needs to be rotated more than a few degrees, first remove the camshafts.

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If the timing chain guide (1) is being replaced, remove bolts (2) and the timing chain guide.