Repair procedures: Removal

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Remove the cylinder head cover.
(Refer to "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: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley
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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 shown in the illustration. If not, turn the crankshaft by one revolution (360°) more.
  NOTE: Do not turn the crankshaft pulley counterclockwise.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Intake And Exhaust CVVT Sprockets TDC Marks
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Remove the timing chain cover.
(Refer to Timing System - "TIMING CHAIN COVER ")
Remove the timing chain tensioner (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Timing Chain Tensioner
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CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the detached tensioner.
- If need to reuse the tensioner, remove the tensioner, make the piston (A) to protrude maximally, push the piston (A) to the end, and then mount the stopper pin.
  At this time, the tensioner fixing pin should be placed in the same way as when the product was first delivered from the factory.
Fig 4: Identifying Piston
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Fig 5: Pushing Piston
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Remove the timing chain tensioner arm (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
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Remove the timing chain (A).

Fig 7: Identifying Timing Chain
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Remove the timing chain guide (A).

Fig 8: Identifying Timing Chain Guide
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