NOTE: To avoid mixing the timing chain component parts, separate each part after their removal. 1. Drain the engine oil. Engine Oil > REPLACEMENT 2. Remove the radiator. Radiator > REMOVAL 3. Remove the V-belts. V-belt > REMOVAL 4. Remove the crank pulley. Crank Pulley > REMOVAL 5. Remove the chain cover. Chain Cover > REMOVAL 6. Remove the chain tensioner (RH). NOTE: When removing chain tensioner (RH), hold the plunger by hand so that it does not come flying out. 7. Remove the chain guide (RH: between cams). 8. Remove the chain tensioner lever (RH). 9. Remove the chain guide (RH). 10. Remove the timing chain (RH). 11. Remove the chain tensioner (LH). NOTE: When removing chain tensioner (LH), hold the plunger by hand so that it does not come flying out. 12. Remove the chain guide (LH: between cams). 13. Remove the chain tensioner lever (LH). 14. Remove the chain guide (LH). 15. Remove the timing chain (LH). 16. Remove the chain tensioner (main). NOTE: When removing chain tensioner (main), hold the plunger by hand so that it does not come flying out. 17. Remove the chain guide (main). 18. Remove the chain tensioner lever (main). 19. Use the ST to lock the idler sprocket, and loosen the idler sprocket bolt.
20. Remove the idler sprocket bolts, and remove the idler sprocket and timing chain (main). |
Removal
1. Remove the transmission assembly. Manual Transmission Assembly > REMOVAL2. Remove the clutch cover and clutch disc. Clutch Disc and Cover > REMOVAL3. Attach the ST.ST 498497100CRANKSHAFT STOPPER(A)Flywheel4. Remove the flywheel and crankshaft position sensor plate.5. Drive out the pilot bear ...