Part 1

Timing Drive Components













Removal

1. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover Service and Repair.

2. Disconnect the 8 ignition wires from the lower 8 spark plugs.

3. NOTICE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.
NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs.
Remove the lower 8 spark plugs.


4. Rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 intake valve is open.

5. Remove the 10 bolts and the LH intake rocker arm shaft assembly.





6. Rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 exhaust valve is open.

7. Remove the 10 bolts and the LH exhaust rocker arm shaft assembly.





8. Rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 intake valve is closed.

9. Remove the 10 bolts and the RH intake rocker arm shaft assembly.





10. Rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 exhaust valve is closed.

11. Remove the 10 bolts and the RH exhaust rocker arm shaft assembly.





12. Position the crankshaft keyway at the 11 o'clock position.





13. Remove the 2 bolts, the RH timing chain tensioner and tensioner arm.





14. Remove the bolt and the RH timing chain guide.





15. Remove the RH timing chain.





16. Remove the 2 bolts and the LH timing chain tensioner.





17. Remove the LH timing chain tensioner arm.





18. Remove the bolt and the LH timing chain guide.





19. Remove the LH timing chain.





20. Remove the crankshaft sprocket.