Repair procedures: Removal

Set No. 1 cylinder to TDC/compression.
1. Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise and align its groove with the timing mark "T" of the lower timing chain cover.
  
  Fig 1: Turning Crankshaft Pulley Clockwise
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2. Check that the mark of the camshaft timing sprockets are in straight line on the cylinder head surface as shown in the illustration. If not, turn the crankshaft clockwise one revolution (360°).
Fig 2: Checking Mark Of Camshaft Timing Sprockets
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NOTE: Do not rotate engine counterclockwise.
Remove the timing chain cover.
(Refer to Timing System - "TIMING CHAIN COVER ")

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of cylinder block, cylinder head and timing chain cover.

NOTE: Before removing the timing chain, mark the RH/LH timing chain with an identification based on the location of the sprocket because the identification mark on the chain for TDC (Top Dead Center) can be erased.

Fig 3: Marking RH/LH Timing Chain (1 Of 4)
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Fig 4: Marking RH/LH Timing Chain (2 Of 4)
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Fig 5: Marking RH/LH Timing Chain (3 Of 4)
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Fig 6: Marking RH/LH Timing Chain (4 Of 4)
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Remove the oil pump chain cover (A).

Fig 7: Removing Oil Pump Chain Cover
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Remove the oil pump chain tensioner assembly (A).

Fig 8: Removing Oil Pump Chain Tensioner Assembly
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Release the ratchet by pulling the link down using a thin rod. Compress the piston and then insert a stopper pin into the hole on the ratchet to hold the compressed piston.

Fig 9: Releasing Ratchet By Pulling Link Down Using Thin Rod
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Remove the RH timing chain cam to cam guide (A).

Fig 10: Removing RH Timing Chain CAM To CAM Guide
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Remove the RH timing chain auto tensioner (A) and the RH timing chain tensioner arm (B).

Fig 11: Removing RH Timing Chain Auto Tensioner
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Remove the RH timing chain guide (A).

Fig 12: Removing RH Timing Chain Guide
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Remove the RH timing chain (A).

Fig 13: Removing RH Timing Chain
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Remove the crankshaft sprocket (A) (RH camshaft drive).

Fig 14: Removing Crankshaft Sprocket
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Remove the oil pump chain sprocket (A) and oil pump chain (B).

Fig 15: Removing Oil Pump Chain Sprocket And Oil Pump Chain
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Remove the crankshaft sprocket (A) (Oil pump drive).

Fig 16: Removing Crankshaft Sprocket (Oil Pump Drive)
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Release the ratchet by pulling the link down using a thin rod. Compress the piston and then insert a stopper pin into the hole on the ratchet to hold the compressed piston.

Fig 17: Inserting Stopper Pin Into Hole On Ratchet
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Remove the LH timing chain cam to cam guide (A).

Fig 18: Removing LH Timing Chain CAM To CAM Guide
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Remove the LH timing chain auto tensioner (A) and LH timing chain tensioner arm (B).

Fig 19: Locating LH Timing Chain Auto Tensioner And LH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
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Remove the LH timing chain guide (A).

Fig 20: Removing LH Timing Chain Guide
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Remove the LH timing chain (A).

Fig 21: Locating LH Timing Chain
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Remove the crankshaft sprocket (A). (LH camshaft drive).

Fig 22: Removing Crankshaft Sprocket
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Remove the tensioner adapter assembly (A).

Fig 23: Removing Tensioner Adapter Assembly

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