Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the cylinder head cover.
(Refer to "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: Identifying Timing Chain Cover Timing Mark
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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: Identifying Intake & Exhaust CVVT Sprockets TDC Marks
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  NOTE: Do not turn the crankshaft pulley counterclockwise.
Remove the timing chain cover.
(Refer to "TIMING CHAIN COVER ")
Remove the timing chain tensioner (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Timing Chain Tensioner
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NOTE:
- Reusing the removed tensioner is not recommended.
- If you need to reuse the tensioner, push the plunger (A) as close to the tensioner as possible and then insert a stopper pin into the hole as shown below to keep the plugger in the retracted position.
Fig 4: Identifying Plunger
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Fig 5: Pushing Plunger
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Fig 6: Proper Stopper Pin Insertion Into Hole
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Fig 7: Improper Stopper Pin Insertion Into Hole
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Remove the timing chain tensioner arm (A).

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

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

Fig 10: Identifying Timing Chain Guide
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