7. Timing Chain and Tensioner Removal

Timing Chain and Tensioner Removal




1. Remove the upper timing chain guide bolts.
2. Remove the upper timing chain guide.





Important: The timing chain tensioner must be removed to unload chain tension before the timing chain is removed.


3. Remove the timing chain tensioner plunger.




4. Locate hex on the exhaust camshaft and hold with a wrench.
5. Remove the exhaust camshaft bolt and the exhaust camshaft actuator.
Discard the bolt.




6. Remove the adjustable timing chain guide bolt.
7. Remove the adjustable timing chain guide.




8. Remove the plug to gain access to the fixed timing chain guide bolt.




9. Remove the fixed timing chain guide bolts.
10. Remove the fixed timing chain guide.




11. Locate hex on the intake camshaft and hold with a wrench.
12. Remove the intake camshaft actuator bolt, the intake camshaft actuator and the timing chain through the top of the cylinder head.
Discard the bolt.




13. Remove the crankshaft sprocket.




14. Remove the timing chain oil nozzle bolt.
15. Remove the timing chain oil nozzle.