Removal

Timing Chain Assembly








LOCATION





REMOVAL

NOTE:
^ Perform the work with the engine installed to body when replacing a single part.
^ After removal, arrange the timing chain components in proper order, to prevent confusion.

1) Drain the engine oil.
2) Remove the radiator.
3) Remove the V-belt.
4) Remove the crank pulley.
5) Remove the chain cover.
6) Remove the chain tensioner (RH).

NOTE: During removal of chain tensioner (RH) from chain tensioner lever (RH), press the plunger by hand to prevent it from popping out.





7) Remove the chain guide (RH: between cams).





8) Remove the chain tensioner lever (RH).





9) Remove the chain guide (RH).





10) Remove the timing chain (RH).
11) Remove the chain tensioner (LH).

NOTE: During removal of chain tensioner (LH) from chain tensioner lever (LH), press the plunger by hand to prevent it from popping out.





12) Remove the chain guide (LH: between cams).





13) Remove the chain tensioner lever (LH).





14) Remove the chain guide (LH).





15) Remove the timing chain (LH).
16) Remove the chain tensioner (Main).

NOTE: During removal of chain tensioner (Main) from chain tensioner lever (Main), press the plunger by hand to prevent it from popping out.





17) Remove the chain guide (Main).





18) Remove the chain tensioner lever (Main).





19) Remove the idler sprocket, and then remove the idler sprocket and timing chain (Main).
ST1 18355AAOOO PULLEY WRENCH
ST2 18334AAOOO PULLEY WRENCH PIN SET