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TIMING CHAIN — Removal (Cont'd) / Inspection

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Removal (Cont'd)

Removal (continued)

  1. 26
    Remove front cover bolts and front cover as shown.
    Front cover of the engine with multiple black arrows pointing inward to indicate the locations of the front cover bolts to be removed.
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  2. 27
    Remove lower timing chain tension guide.
    Lower timing chain area diagram showing labelled callouts: Idler sprocket (top-left), Lower timing chain (top-right), Slack guide, Tension guide, Lower tensioner, Oil pump drive spacer, and Crankshaft sprocket. Illustrates layout of components to be removed in steps 27-32.
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  3. 28
    Remove lower tensioner.
  4. 29
    Remove idler sprocket shaft.
  5. 30
    Remove lower timing chain.
  6. 31
    Remove oil pump drive spacer.
  7. 32
    Remove crankshaft sprocket.

Inspection

Check for cracks and excessive wear at roller links. Replace if necessary.

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