Timing Chain & Sprockets - Removal

REMOVAL

Special Tools:






1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system Service and Repair





NOTE: It is not necessary to remove water pump for timing chain cover removal.

3. Remove the timing chain cover Engine Timing Cover(s) - Removal
4. Verify the slide bushings (1) remain installed in the timing chain cover during removal.





5. Remove the oil pump retaining bolts (2) and remove the oil pump (1).





6. Install the vibration damper bolt finger tight. Using a suitable socket and breaker bar, rotate the crankshaft to align the timing marks with the timing chain sprockets (1, 2).





7. Retract the chain tensioner arm (1) until the hole in the arm lines up with the hole in the bracket.





8. Install the Tensioner Pin (1) into the chain tensioner holes.






CAUTION: Never attempt to disassemble the camshaft phaser, severe engine damage could result.

9. Remove the camshaft phaser retaining bolt (1) and remove the timing chain with the camshaft phaser and crankshaft sprocket.






NOTE: Inspect the timing chain tensioner and timing chain guide shoes for wear and replace as necessary.

10. If the timing chain tensioner is being replaced, remove the retaining bolts (3) and remove the timing chain tensioner (2).





11. If the timing chain guide (1) is being replaced, remove the retaining bolts (2) and remove the timing chain guide.