Timing Chain Cover Removal and Installation: Removal

Remove engine assembly from vehicle referring to ENGINE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove oil pan referring to OIL PAN AND OIL PUMP STRAINER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove cylinder head cover referring to CYLINDER HEAD COVER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove crankshaft pulley bolt.
To lock crankshaft pulley (1), use special tool (camshaft pulley holder) with it as shown in figure.

Special Tool

(a): 09917-68221

NOTE: Be sure to use the following bolts instead of pins for fixing special tool to crankshaft pulley.
Bolt size: M8, P1.25 L = 25 mm (0.98 in.)
Strength: 7T

Fig 1: Installing Tool To Crankshaft Pulley
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Remove crankshaft pulley (1).
To remove crankshaft pulley, use special tools (Steering wheel remover, Bearing puller attachment) with it as shown in figure.

Special Tool
1. 09944-36011
2. 09926-58010
  
  Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Pulley Using Special Tools
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Remove A/C compressor bracket (1).

Fig 3: Removing A/C Compressor Bracket
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Remove generator belt idler pulley (1), water pump pulley (2) and generator belt tensioner (3).

Fig 4: Removing Generator Belt Idler Pulley
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Remove timing chain cover (1) bolts (3) and nut (2).

Fig 5: Removing Timing Chain Cover Bolts And Nut
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