CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Note
Do not remove the oil pump or oil pump relief valve from the timing chain cover sub-assembly.
PROCEDURE
INSTALL ENGINE STAND
REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY
REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH
Remove the 5 bolts and engine mounting bracket RH.
REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 17 bolts and 2 nuts.
Remove the timing chain cover sub-assembly by prying between the timing chain cover sub-assembly and cylinder head sub-assembly, camshaft housing sub-assembly, cylinder block and stiffening crankcase assembly with a screwdriver as shown in the illustration.
Note
Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder head sub-assembly, camshaft housing sub-assembly, cylinder block, stiffening crankcase assembly or timing chain cover sub-assembly.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Remove the 2 oil pump gaskets and oil hole cover gasket from the stiffening crankcase assembly.
REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER OIL SEAL
| *1 | Wooden Block |
Using a screwdriver and wooden block, pry out the timing chain cover oil seal.
Note
Do not damage the surface of the timing chain cover oil seal press fit hole.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.