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Timing Chain Tensioner: Service and Repair

Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner





Removal
1. Remove the air deflector.
2. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.





3. Remove the CKP sensor.





4. Install the special tool.





5. Remove the valve cover.

6. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Install the special tool to the left-hand cylinder head.





7. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Using the special tool, remove the exhaust camshaft sprocket retaining bolt.





8. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Remove the secondary timing chain tensioner retaining bolts.





9. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Remove the secondary timing chain tensioner.

1) Reposition the exhaust camshaft sprocket and secondary timing chain.
2) Remove the secondary timing chain tensioner.





Installation

1. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Install the secondary timing chain tensioner.

1) Install the secondary timing chain tensioner.
2) Reposition the exhaust camshaft sprocket and secondary timing chain.





2. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Install the secondary timing chain tensioner retaining bolts.

^ Tighten to 12 Nm.





3. Release the tension in the secondary timing chain tensioner.
^ Remove the retaining tool.

4. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Using the special tools, install the exhaust camshaft sprocket retaining bolt.

^ Tighten to 120 Nm.





5. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Remove the special tool.





6. Install the valve cover.
7. Remove the special tool.





8. Install the CKP sensor.





9. Connect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.





10. Install the air deflector.