8. Timing Chain Housing Removal

Timing Chain Housing Removal




1. Remove the 3 bolts (1-3) and engine mounting bracket.




2. Remove the 4 bolts (1-4) and oil filter bracket.




3. Remove the 2 O-rings (1-2).




4. Remove the 19 bolts (1-19).





Note: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

5. Remove the timing chain cover by prying between the timing chain cover and cylinder head or cylinder block with a screwdriver.




6. Remove the 3 O-rings (1-3).




7. Remove the 3 bolts (1-3) and water pump.




8. Remove the gasket.





Note: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

9. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the timing chain cover oil seal.




10. Remove the 3 bolts (1-3), gasket and inlet water housing.




11. Remove the 4 bolts (1-4) and generator bracket.
12. Remove the chain tensioner slipper.
13. Remove the chain vibration damper.
14. Remove the chain assembly.




15. Remove the 2 bolts (1) and chain vibration damper.
16. Hand tighten the crank pulley bolt.





Note: Do not rotate the crankshaft more than 90 degrees.

17. Turn the crankshaft 90 degrees clockwise to align the adjusting hole (1) of the oil pump drive shaft sprocket with the groove of the oil pump.
18. Remove the crank pulley bolt.




19. Insert a pin punch (3 mm) into the adjusting hole (2) of the oil pump drive shaft sprocket (1) to lock the gear in position, and then remove the nut.




20. Remove the bolt, chain tensioner plate, and spring.




21. Remove the crankshaft timing sprocket, oil pump drive shaft gear, and chain assembly.




22. Remove the crankshaft position sensor plate (1).





Note: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

23. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 crankshaft timing gear keys.