Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Removal






1. Remove the engine timing cover.





2. Remove the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.





3. Remove the six bolts and remove the balance shaft bearing caps.





4. Remove the balance shaft.





5. Use the Crankshaft Holding Tool to position the crankshaft as shown.

CAUTION: Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chain/belts are removed and the cylinder heads are installed may the crankshaft or camshaft be rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will occur.





6. Install the Camshaft Holding Tools on the camshafts.





7. Remove the bolts and the timing chain tensioners. Remove the timing chain tensioner arms from the dowel pins.





8. Remove the LH and RH timing chain/belts and the crankshaft sprockets
1 Remove the RH timing chain/belt from the camshaft sprocket.
2 Remove the RH timing chain/belt and outer crankshaft sprocket from the crankshaft.
3 Repeat for the LH timing chain/belt and crankshaft sprocket.





9. Remove the timing timing chain guides.
- Remove the bolts.
- Remove the timing chain guides.