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23. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Removal - Left






1. Remove the left secondary drive chain tensioner bolts.
2. Remove the left secondary drive tensioner allowing it to expand as you remove it.





3. Remove the camshaft sprocket bolts from the camshafts. Use an open wrench on the hex cast near the front of each camshaft to prevent engine rotation when loosening the camshaft sprocket bolts.
4. Lift the secondary chain from the sprocket teeth and slide the camshaft sprockets off of the camshafts.





5. Remove the upper bolt from the lower secondary chain guide for the left cylinder head.
6. Allow the chain to fall into the front cover area.
7. Remove the secondary drive chain from the cylinder block and store in a clean location.





8. Remove the left secondary chain guide bolts and guide (1).





9. Remove the left secondary tensioner shoe bolt and shoe (1).