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Timing Chain Cover: Removal

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Fig 1: Removing Engine From Vehicle
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  1. Remove the engine from the vehicle. (Refer to ENGINE - REMOVAL) .
  2. Separate the engine from the transmission. For manual (Refer to TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/MANUAL - REMOVAL) , for automatic (Refer to TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - NAG1 - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Cover & Clutch
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  3. Remove the clutch cover (1) and the clutch (2) if equipped. (Refer to CLUTCH/CLUTCH DISC - REMOVAL) .
  4. Mount the engine on a stand.
    Fig 3: Accessory Drive Belt
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  5. Remove the accessory drive belt. (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 4: Removing Lower Oil Pan Bolts
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  6. Remove the lower oil pan. Remove the bolts (1) and remove the upper oil pan. (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL) .
  7. Remove the power steering pump. (Refer to STEERING/PUMP - REMOVAL) .
  8. Remove the idler pulley.
    Fig 5: Removing/Installing Vibration Damper
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  9. Remove the bolt (1) and remove the vibration damper (2). (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - REMOVAL) .
  10. Remove the generator. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/CHARGING/GENERATOR - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 6: Rotating Crankshaft To 40Degrees ATDC
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  11. Rotate the crankshaft to 40° ATDC.
    Fig 7: Removing/Installing Special Tool 9102
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  12. Remove the starter. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/STARTING/STARTER MOTOR - REMOVAL) .
  13. Using Special Tool 9102 (1) Flywheel Locking Tool, lock the flywheel by inserting the tool into the starter opening.
    Fig 8: Removing/Installing Cylinder Head Bolts
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  14. Remove the cylinder head bolts (1) and remove the cylinder heads. (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - REMOVAL) .
  15. Remove the timing chain tensioner. (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TMNG BELT/CHAIN TENSIONER&PULLEY - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 9: Identifying Timing Chain Cover Bolts
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  16. Remove the timing chain cover bolts as shown. Remove the timing chain cover.