Procedure

Important:
Read the entire procedure before removing the timing chain.

1. Mark the timing chain and the crankshaft sprocket outer surfaces for reassembly. Ensure that this is done in order to prevent noise and increased wear on the chain.





2. Remove the timing chain guides. See Figure 1.

3. Remove the timing chain tensioner block and tensioner.





4. Remove the timing chain tensioner shoe from the stud. Use a small locking ring plier to engage the hole in the locking tab to remove the shoe from the stud. See Figure 2.





5. Remove the timing chain. See Figure 3.

6. Inspect the parts for wear, replace them as required.

7. Replace the timing chain shoe or the guides if the scoring exceeds 1.12 mm (0.045 in.).

8. Remove the timing chain tensioner plunger from the tensioner body. When the timing chain tensioner body was removed from the housing, the plunger should have extended to full length exposing the drain holes. If the plunger did not extend, replace the tensioner assembly.

9. Place the tensioner plunger on its side on a shop rag to allow the oil to drain from the inside of the tensioner.