Disassembly

REAR TIMING CHAIN CASE

Disassembly

1.Remove front timing chain case and timing chain. Exploded View.
2.Remove water pump. Exploded View.
3.Remove oil pan (upper). Exploded View (2WD models) or {LINK_TO_MANY:0000000007458021}{LINK_TO_MANY:0000000007458022}, "AWD :
Exploded View" (AWD models).
4.Remove rear timing chain case as follows:





a.Loosen and remove mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure.
b.Cut liquid gasket using the seal cutter [SST: KV-10111100 (J37228)] and remove rear timing chain case.

CAUTION:





- Never remove plate metal cover (1) of oil passage.


- After removal, handle rear timing chain case carefully so it does not tilt, cant, or warp under a load.





5.Remove O-rings (1) from cylinder block.





6.Remove timing chain tensioners (secondary) from cylinder head as follows, if necessary.
a.Remove camshaft brackets (No. 1). Exploded View.





b.Remove timing chain tensioners (secondary) with a stopper pin (A) attached.