For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the upper timing chain guide.
- Remove the timing chain tensioner plunger.
- Locate the hex on the exhaust camshaft and hold with a 24 mm open-end wrench.
- Remove the exhaust cam bolt and exhaust cam sprocket. Discard the bolt.
- Remove the adjustable timing chain guide.
- Remove the plug to gain access to the fixed timing chain guide bolt.
- Remove the fixed timing chain guide.
- Locate the hex on the intake camshaft and hold with a 24 mm open-end wrench.
- Remove the intake cam sprocket bolt, the intake cam sprocket, and the timing chain through the top of the cylinder head. Discard the bolt.
- Remove the crankshaft sprocket.
- Remove the oil nozzle and bolt.
Important: The timing chain tensioner must be removed to unload the chain tension before the timing chain is removed. If it is not, the timing chain will become misaligned and it will be difficult to remove.
