Timing Drive Components: Notes

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Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, Refer to VALVE COVER RH in this article.
If antecessor, install a. new variable camshaft timing (VCT) system oil filters. For additional information, Refer to VARIABLE CAMSHAFT TIMING (VCT) SYSTEM OIL FILTER in this article.
Remove the components in the order indicated in the following 2 illustration and table. To remove individual components, only carry out the listed steps.

Fig 1: Removing Engine Front Cover
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Fig 2: Engine Front Cover Component Specification
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Illustration 1 of 4. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 3: Removing Timing Chain And Timing Gear (1 Of 4)
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Illustration 2 of 4. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 4: Removing Timing Chain And Timing Gear (2 Of 4)
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Illustration 3 of 4. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 5: Removing Timing Chain And Timing Gear (3 Of 4)
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Illustration 4 of 4. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following 2 illustration and table.

Fig 6: Removing Timing Chain And Timing Gear (4 Of 4)
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Fig 7: Removing Timing Chain And Timing Gear
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.