Timing Chain Cover Removal and Installation: Removal

Remove engine assembly from vehicle referring to REMOVAL .
Remove oil pan, referring to REMOVAL .
Remove cylinder head cover, referring to REMOVAL .
Remove crankshaft pulley bolt.
To lock crankshaft pulley (1), use special tool (camshaft pulley holder) as shown in Fig 1.

Special Tool

(A): 09917-68221

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

Fig 1: Locking Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
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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 Fig 2.

Special Tool
1. 09944-36011
2. 09926-58010
  
  Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Pulley
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Remove idler pulley (1), water pump pulley (2) and belt tensioner (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Idler Pulley, Water Pump Pulley & Belt Tensioner
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Remove timing chain cover bolts (2) and nut (1).
Remove timing chain cover (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Timing Chain Cover Bolts & Nut
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