Timing Chain Assembly: Removal

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Remove the crank pulley. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Crank Pulley. >
Remove the front chain cover. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Front Chain Cover. >
Remove the chain tensioner (RH).
NOTE: Be careful not to come out the plunger (A).

Fig 1: Removing Chain Tensioner (RH)
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Remove the chain guide (RH: between cams).

Fig 2: Removing Chain Guide (RH: Between Cams)
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Remove the chain guide (RH).
Remove the chain tensioner lever (RH).

Fig 3: Removing Chain Guide And Chain Tensioner Lever (RH)
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Remove the timing chain (RH).
Remove the chain tensioner (LH).
NOTE: Be careful not to come out the plunger.

Fig 4: Removing Chain Tensioner (LH)
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Remove the chain tensioner lever (LH).

Fig 5: Removing Chain Tensioner Lever (LH)
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Remove the chain guide (LH: between cams).

Fig 6: Removing Chain Guide (LH: Between Cams)
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Remove the chain guide (LH).

Fig 7: Removing Chain Guide (LH)
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Remove the chain guide (center).

Fig 8: Removing Chain Guide (Center)
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Remove the idler sprocket (upper).

Fig 9: Removing Idler Sprocket (Upper)
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Remove the timing chain (LH).
Remove the idler sprocket (lower).

Fig 10: Removing Idler Sprocket (Lower)

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