Repair Procedures: Removal

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Remove the cylinder head cover.
(Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "CYLINDER HEAD COVER ")
Turn the crankshaft pulley and align its groove with the timing mark of the timing chain cover to set the piston of No. 1 cylinder to the top dead center on compression stroke.

Fig 1: Align Groove With Timing Mark Of Timing Chain Cover
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Remove the timing chain cover.
(Refer to Timing System - "TIMING CHAIN COVER ")
Make sure that the key (A) of crankshaft is aligned with the mating surface of main bearing cap. As a result of this, the piston of No. 1 cylinder is placed at the top dead center on compression stroke.

Fig 2: Locate Key Of Crankshaft
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Release the ratchet by pulling the link down using a thin rod. Compress the piston and then insert a stopper pin (A) into the hole on the ratchet to hold the compressed piston. Remove the timing chain tensioner (B).

Fig 3: Releasing Ratchet
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Remove the timing chain tensioner arm (A).

Fig 4: Locate Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
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Remove the timing chain guide (A).

Fig 5: Locate Timing Chain Guide With Bolts
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Remove the timing chain (A).

Fig 6: Locate Timing Chain
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Remove the timing chain oil jet (A) and the crankshaft chain sprocket (B).

Fig 7: Locate Timing Chain Oil Jet And Crankshaft Chain Sprocket With Bolt
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Remove the balance shaft chain.
(Refer to Lubrication system - "BALANCE SHAFT & OIL PUMP ")