REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION



Pre-removal Operation
  • Timing chain case assembly Removal (Refer to ).

Post-installation Operation
  • Timing chain case assembly Installation (Refer to ).





Removal steps
<<A>>
>>B<<
1.
Timing chain tensioner


2.
Tensioner lever

>>A<<
3.
Timing chain


4.
Timing chain guide

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT



<<A>> TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER REMOVAL


1.Temporarily install the crankshaft pulley to the crankshaft.

2.
caution Turn the crankshaft clockwise.
Turn the crankshaft clockwise to align the V.V.T. sprocket timing mark as shown in the figure and set the cylinder No. 1 to the top dead centre of compression.
note At this time, it is not necessary that the link plate (blue and orange) of the timing chain always aligns with each sprocket timing mark.
3.Check that the crankshaft key is in the position shown in the figure.
4.Remove the crankshaft pulley installed temporarily.

5.Using a precision flat-tipped screwdriver, release the ratchet of timing chain tensioner.
6.Compress the plunger of timing chain tensioner and insert hard wire (such as the piano wire) or the L-shaped hexagon wrench (1.5 mm) to fix the plunger of the timing chain tensioner.
7.Remove the timing chain tensioner.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS



>>A<< TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION


For the installation procedure, refer to GROUP 11D - Timing Chain .

>>B<< TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER INSTALLATION


For the installation procedure, refer to GROUP 11D - Timing Chain .