Timing Chain Cover: Removal
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- Remove the engine from the vehicle. (Refer to ENGINE - REMOVAL) .
- Separate the engine from the transmission. For manual (Refer to TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/MANUAL - REMOVAL) , for automatic (Refer to TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - NAG1 - REMOVAL) .
- Remove the clutch cover (1) and the clutch (2) if equipped. (Refer to CLUTCH/CLUTCH DISC - REMOVAL) .
- Mount the engine on a stand.
- Remove the accessory drive belt. (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL) .
- Remove the lower oil pan. Remove the bolts (1) and remove the upper oil pan. (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL) .
- Remove the power steering pump. (Refer to STEERING/PUMP - REMOVAL) .
- Remove the idler pulley.
- Remove the bolt (1) and remove the vibration damper (2). (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - REMOVAL) .
- Remove the generator. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/CHARGING/GENERATOR - REMOVAL) .
- Rotate the crankshaft to 40° ATDC.
- Remove the starter. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/STARTING/STARTER MOTOR - REMOVAL) .
- Using Special Tool 9102 (1) Flywheel Locking Tool, lock the flywheel by inserting the tool into the starter opening.
- Remove the cylinder head bolts (1) and remove the cylinder heads. (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - REMOVAL) .
- Remove the timing chain tensioner. (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TMNG BELT/CHAIN TENSIONER&PULLEY - REMOVAL) .
- Remove the timing chain cover bolts as shown. Remove the timing chain cover.