Items 7-20: Timing Drive Components Removal Note

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Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor and the torque converter cover.

Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor And Torque Converter Cover
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NOTE: There is one window on the ignition pulse wheel that is unique to accept the special tool.

Fig 2: Turning Crankshaft To ATDC

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Install the special tool.
- Turn the crankshaft to 45 degrees ATDC. The crankshaft keyway will be in the 6 o'clock position.
- Install the special tool.
Make sure the flats of the camshaft are facing upward. If not, repeat Step 2.

Fig 3: Identifying Flats Of Camshaft
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CAUTION: The flats on the camshaft must completely contact the special service tool or damage to the camshafts can occur. Slowly draw the special tool down evenly until it is fully seated on the camshaft flats.

Fig 4: Installing Special Tool On RH Cylinder Head

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Install the special tool on the RH cylinder head.

CAUTION: An open-end wrench must be used on the flats of the camshaft or damage to the camshaft will occur.

Fig 5: Removing RH Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

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Remove and discard the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt.

CAUTION: An open-end wrench must be used on the flats of the camshaft or damage to the camshaft will occur.

Fig 6: Removing RH VCT Unit Bolt

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Remove and discard the RH VCT unit bolt.
Remove the RH timing chain tensioner.
1. Push the lever down and install a drill rod to lock the piston.
2. Remove the bolts and the tensioner.
Fig 7: Removing RH Timing Chain Tensioner
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Remove the RH tensioner arm.

Fig 8: Removing RH Tensioner Arm
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Remove the RH timing chain guide.

Fig 9: Removing RH Timing Chain Guide
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Remove the RH primary timing chain.

Fig 10: Removing RH Primary Timing Chain
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Remove the special tool from the RH cylinder head.

Fig 11: Removing Special Tool From RH Cylinder Head
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Fig 12: Installing Special Tool On LH Head

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Install the special tool on the LH head.

CAUTION: An open-end wrench must be used on the flats of the camshaft or damage to the camshaft can occur.

Fig 13: Removing LH VCT Unit Bolt And Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

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Remove and discard the LH VCT unit bolt and the exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt.
Remove the LH timing chain tensioner.
1. Push the lever clown and install a drill rod to lock the piston.
2. Remove the bolts and the tensioner.
Fig 14: Removing LH Timing Chain Tensioner
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Remove the LH tensioner arm.

Fig 15: Removing LH Tensioner Arm
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Remove the LH timing chain guide.

Fig 16: Removing LH Timing Chain Guide
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Remove the LH primary timing chain.

Fig 17: Removing LH Primary Timing Chain
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