Timing Drive Components: Removal

CAUTION: Since the engine is not free-wheeling, timing procedures must be followed exactly or piston and valve damage can occur.

Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
Remove the roller followers. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWER .
Remove the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.

Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Sensor Ring From Crankshaft
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CAUTION: Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chains are removed and the cylinder heads are installed is the crankshaft or the camshaft to be rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will occur.

Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Keyway Position

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Using the special tool, position the crankshaft with the keyway at the 12 o'clock position.
Install the special tools on the camshaft.

Fig 3: Installing Special Tools On Camshaft
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Remove the timing chain tensioning system from both timing chains.
- Remove the bolts.
- Remove the timing chain tensioners.
- Remove the timing chain tensioner arms.
Fig 4: Removing Timing Chain Tensioning System
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Fig 5: Removing LH And RH Timing Chains And Crankshaft Sprocket

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Remove the RH and LH timing chains and the crankshaft sprocket.
- Remove the RH timing chain from camshaft sprocket.
- Remove the RH timing chain from the crankshaft sprocket.
- Remove the LH timing chain from the camshaft sprocket.
- Remove the LH timing chain and crankshaft sprocket.

CAUTION: The bolts are different lengths and must be returned to their original location.

NOTE: RH shown; LH similar.

Fig 6: Removing Timing Chain Guides

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Remove the bolts and the timing chain guides.