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 crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.

Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Sensor Ring From Crankshaft
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NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Fig 2: Removing Spark Plugs

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CAUTION: Mark the roller follower positions. Reused followers must be installed in their original locations.

Position the piston of the cylinder being repaired at the bottom of the stroke and the camshaft lobe at the base circle.
Using the special tool, compress the intake valve spring and remove the roller follower.

Fig 3: Compressing Intake Valve Spring
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Using the special tool, compress the exhaust valve spring and remove the roller follower.

Fig 4: Compressing Exhaust Valve Spring
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Repeat the above three steps to remove all the necessary roller followers. Inspect the roller followers and camshafts. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Remove the bolts and the RH and LH timing chain tensioners.

Fig 5: Removing Bolts And RH And LH Timing Chain Tensioners
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Remove the RH and LH timing chain tensioner arms.

Fig 6: Removing RH And LH Timing Chain Tensioner Arms
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Remove the RH and the LH timing chains and crankshaft sprocket.

Fig 7: Removing RH And LH Timing Chains And Crankshaft Sprocket
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Remove the RH and LH timing chain guides.

Fig 8: Removing RH And LH Timing Chain Guides
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Install the special tools on the camshaft.

Fig 9: Installing Special Tools Onto Camshaft
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Remove the exhaust camshaft sprockets.

Fig 10: Removing Exhaust Camshaft Sprockets
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