
Timing Chain and Sprockets
Removal
1. Remove the crankshaft position sensor reluctor wheel.
56X reluctor wheel
a -
56X reluctor wheel
2. Turn the crankshaft to align the timing marks on the crankshaft and camshaft timing sprockets or turn the crankshaft to
cylinder number 1 TDC.
a -
Crankshaft sprocket
b -
Camshaft sprocket
c -
Timing marks
3. Check the timing chain deflection. Refer to
Section 3B
‑
Checking Timing Chain Deflection
.
4. Remove the camshaft sprocket.
NOTE: If the sprocket does not come off easily, a light tap on the lower edge of the sprocket with a plastic mallet should
dislodge it.
a
59472
c
59477
a
b
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