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: Aligning Groove With Timing Mark Of Timing Chain Cover
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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 displayed in the image. If not, turn the crankshaft by one revolution (360°) more.
Fig 2: Checking TDC Marks Of Intake And Exhaust CVVT Sprockets
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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:
- 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 displayed below to keep the plunger in the retracted position.
Fig 4: Checking Plunger
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Fig 5: Pushing Plunger
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Fig 6: Inserting Stopper Pin Into Hole (OK)
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Fig 7: Inserting Stopper Pin Into Hole (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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