Engine Front Cover, Timing Gears, Chain and Tensioners: Notes

Item	Specification
SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent	WSS-M2C153-H
Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA	WSE-M4G323-A4
Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA	WSE-M5B392-A
Hydraulic Chain Tensioner Retaining Clip	IL3Z-6P250-AA

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Drain the engine oil.
3. Remove the valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER LH  or VALVE COVER RH .
4. If removing the timing chains or gears, remove the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWER AND HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER .
5. Remove the cooling fan and shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
6. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustrations and tables.

   TO REMOVE INDIVIDUAL PARTS, ONLY CARRY OUT THE LISTED STEPS: 

   ENGINE FRONT COVER, TIMING GEARS, CHAIN AND TENSIONERS REMOVAL STEPS
   
   

   Part	Steps
   Engine front cover	1-40
   Timing gears, chains and tensioners	1-78

   Fig 2: Removing Engine Front Cover, Timing Gears, Chain and Tensioners (Items 1-9)

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   Fig 3: Removing Engine Front Cover, Timing Gears, Chain and Tensioners (Items 10-21)

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   Fig 4: Removing Engine Front Cover, Timing Gears, Chain and Tensioners (Items 22-32)

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   Fig 5: Removing Engine Front Cover, Timing Gears, Chain and Tensioners (Items 33-40)

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   Fig 6: Removing Engine Front Cover, Timing Gears, Chain and Tensioners (Items 41-56)

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   Fig 7: Removing Engine Front Cover, Timing Gears, Chain and Tensioners (Items 57-61)

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   Fig 8: Removing Engine Front Cover, Timing Gears, Chain and Tensioners (Items 62-78)

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