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Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Primary Upper Camshaft Drive Chain Guide
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  1. Remove the spark plugs in order to ease crankshaft/engine rotation. Refer to SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT .
  2. Remove the engine front cover. Refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Refer to PRIMARY CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN TENSIONER REMOVAL (FOURTH DESIGN) .
  4. Remove the primary upper camshaft drive chain guide. Refer to PRIMARY CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN GUIDE REMOVAL - UPPER (FOURTH DESIGN) .