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Timing Chain - Removal (Cont'd)

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Timing chain layout differs between GA16DE (SEM401D) and all other engines (SEM113D).

Removal (Cont'd)

  1. 15
    Make sure No. 1 cylinder is at T.D.C. by looking at distributor rotor position.
    Photo of the distributor mounted on the cylinder head showing the rotor position used to confirm No. 1 cylinder at T.D.C.
    SEM110D
  2. 16
    Remove distributor.
  3. 17
    Remove cam sprocket cover and gusset.
  4. 18
    Remove water pump pulley.
  5. 19
    Remove thermostat housing.
    Photo of the thermostat housing area with arrows pointing to the mounting bolts to be removed.
    SEM111D
  6. 20
    Remove chain tensioner.
    Photo of the chain tensioner with arrows pointing to its mounting bolts.
    SEM112D
  7. 21
    Remove chain tensioner and chain guide.
    Timing chain layout for engines except GA16DE. Labels camshaft sprocket, chain guide, chain tensioner and idler sprocket. Arrows point to chain guide and tensioner.
    SEM113D
  8. 22
    Loosen idler sprocket bolt.
  9. 23
    Remove camshaft sprocket bolts.
  10. 24
    Remove camshaft sprockets.

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