Timing Chain: Removal

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NOTE: Under the condition with the timing chain cover removed, in case of rotating the camshafts, make the position of the crankshaft rotated clockwise by about 45° from TDC/compression of No. 1 cylinder.

Fig 1: Rotating Crankshaft Clockwise By About 45°

DRAIN ENGINE OIL
REMOVE RH ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE PS VANE PUMP (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE ABS ACTUATOR (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION )
REMOVE RH ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE DRIVE BELT (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION )
REMOVE GENERATOR (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE IGNITION COILS (See IGNITION COIL )
REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER
1. Disconnect the 2 PCV hoses from the cylinder head cover.
2. Remove the 8 bolts, 2 nuts, cylinder head cover and gasket.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Cylinder Head Cover
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SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
1. Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with timing mark 0 of the timing chain cover.
  
  Fig 3: Aligning Crankshaft Pulley Groove With Timing Mark 0 Of Timing Chain Cover
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2. Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing sprocket and VVT timing sprocket aligned with the timing marks of the No. 1 and No. 2 bearing caps as shown in Fig 4 .
  If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360°) and align the marks as above.
  
  Fig 4: Checking Timing Marks & VVT Timing Sprocket Are Aligned
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REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
1. Using SST, loosen the pulley bolt.
  SST 09213-54015, 09330-00021
  
  Fig 5: Removing Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
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2. Remove the pulley bolt and crankshaft pulley.
  HINT:
  
  If necessary, remove the pulley with SST.
  
  SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021), 09950-40011 (09957-04010)
  
  Fig 6: Removing Pulley With SST
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REMOVE CHAIN TENSIONER
Remove the 2 nuts, chain tensioner and gasket.

Fig 7: Removing Chain Tensioner
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REMOVE DRIVE BELT TENSIONER
Remove the bolt, nut and drive belt tensioner.

Fig 8: Removing Drive Belt Tensioner
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REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (See )
REMOVE OIL PAN (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER
1. Using a torx socket wrench (E10), remove the stud bolt for the drive belt tensioner.
  
  Fig 9: Removing Stud Bolt
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2. Remove the 14 bolts and 2nuts.
  
  Fig 10: Removing Timing Chain Cover Bolts/Nuts
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3. Using a screwdriver, pry between the timing chain cover and cylinder head or cylinder block.
4. Remove the timing chain cover.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the timing chain cover, cylinder head and cylinder block.
REMOVE CRANK ANGLE SENSOR PLATE
REMOVE CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER
Remove the bolt and slipper.
REMOVE CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER
Remove the 2 bolts and damper.
REMOVE TIMING CHAIN GUIDE
Remove the bolt and chain guide.

Fig 11: Removing Timing Chain Guide Bolt
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REMOVE TIMING CHAIN
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET AND VVT TIMING SPROCKET
1. Hold the hexagonal head wrench portion of the camshaft with a wrench, and loosen the sprocket bolts.
  
  Fig 12: Loosening Sprocket Bolts Holding Hexagonal Head Wrench
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  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the cylinder head and valve lifter by a wrench.
2. Remove the bolt and exhaust camshaft timing sprocket.
3. Remove the bolt and VVT timing sprocket.
  NOTE: Do not disassemble the VVT timing sprocket.