Timing Chain: Removal
NOTE:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness Is extremely Important. Any foreign material, Including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan may cause engine failure.
- 1.
Remove the front cover. Refer to: Engine Front Cover .
- 2.
NOTE:
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and align the timing marks on the intake VCT assemblies as shown.
- 4.
Install the Camshaft Holding Tool onto the flats of the LH camshafts.
NOTE:
The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.
- 6.
Install the Camshaft Holding Tool onto the flats of the RH camshafts.
NOTE:
The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.
- 7.
Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the LH intake VCT assembly as shown.
NOTE:
The following 3 steps are for primary timing chains that the colored links are not visible.
- 8.
Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the RH intake VCT assembly as shown.
- 9.
Mark the 2 timing chain links that align with the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket as shown.
NOTE:
The crankshaft sprocket timing mark should be between the 2 colored links.
- 13.
Remove the bolt and the LH intake VCT oil control solenoid.
NOTE:
Keep the VCT oil control solenoid clean of dirt and debris.
NOTE:
A slight twisting motion will aid in the removal of the VCT oil control solenoid.
NOTE:
Removal of the VCT oil control solenoid will aid in the removal of the primary timing chain.