Repair Procedures: Removal

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Set No. 1 cylinder to TDC. Turn the crankshaft damper pulley clockwise and align its groove with the timing mark "T" of the timing chain cover.

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Remove the timing chain cover.
(Refer to " Removal ")
Release the ratchet by pulling the link of timing chain tensioner down using a thin screwdriver.
Compress the piston and then insert a stopper pin (A) into the hole to fix the piston and then remove the tensioner (B).

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NOTE: Be careful not to pop out the piston when removing the tensioner.
Remove the timing chain tensioner arm (A).

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Remove the timing chain cam to cam guide (A).

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Remove the timing chain (A).

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Remove the timing chain guide (A).

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Remove the crankshaft chain sprocket (A) for the timing chain.

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