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TIMING CHAIN — Removal (Cont'd)

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Removal (Cont'd)

Removal (continued)

  1. 11
    Remove camshaft position sensor (PHASE).
    Do not allow any magnetic materials to contact the camshaft position sensor (PHASE).
    Be careful not to damage sensor.
    Close-up photograph of the camshaft position sensor (PHASE) installed on the cylinder head, showing the sensor body and connector to be removed.
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  2. 12
    Remove cam sprocket cover.
  3. 13
    Remove chain tensioner.
    View of the timing chain area with both camshaft sprockets, chain tensioner, and idler sprocket visible. Arrows indicate the chain tensioner and idler sprocket bolt locations.
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  4. 14
    Loosen idler sprocket bolt.
  5. 15
    Remove camshaft sprocket bolts.
  6. 16
    Remove camshaft sprockets.
  7. 17
    Remove cylinder head front bolts.
    Top view of the cylinder head with camshafts and rocker cover removed, showing the cylinder head front bolts and idler sprocket bolt locations indicated by arrows.
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  8. 18
    Remove idler sprocket bolt.
  9. 19
    Drain engine oil.
  10. 20
    Remove upper timing chain.
    Side view of the engine with the oil pan removed showing the upper timing chain area, oil strainer, and crankshaft pulley.
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  11. 21
    Remove oil pan. Refer to "Removal" in "OIL PAN".
  12. 22
    Remove oil strainer.
  13. 23
    Remove crankshaft pulley.
  14. 24
    Support engine with a suitable jack.
    Close-up of the engine front mounting bracket with the engine supported by a jack from below. Shows the bracket fasteners to be removed.
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  15. 25
    Remove engine front mounting bracket.
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OIL PAN — Removal

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