TIMING CHAIN DISASSEMBLY

A6E242402000E04

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.

1

Spark plug

2

Cylinder head cover

3

Crankshaft pulley lock bolt

(See Crankshaft Pulley Lock Bolt Disassembly Note)

4

Crankshaft pulley

5

Water pump pulley

6

Drive belt idler pulley

7

Engine front cover

8

Front oil seal

(See Front Oil Seal Disassembly Note)

9

Chain tensioner

(See Chain Tensioner Disassembly Note)

10

Tensioner arm

11

Chain guide

12

Timing chain

13

Seal (L3 (with variable valve timing mechanism))

14

Oil pump chain tensioner

15

Oil pump chain guide

16

Oil pump sprocket

(See Oil Pump Sprocket Disassembly Note)

17

Oil pump chain

18

Crankshaft sprocket

Crankshaft Pulley Lock Bolt Disassembly Note

1. Hold the crankshaft using the SST.

2. Remove the crankshaft pulley lock bolt.

Front Oil Seal Disassembly Note

1. Remove the oil seal using a screwdriver.

Chain Tensioner Disassembly Note

1. Hold the chain tensioner ratchet lock mechanism away from the ratchet stem with a thin screwdriver.

2. Slowly press the tensioner piston.

3. Hold the chain tensioner piston with a 1.5 mm {0.06 in} wire or paper clip.

Oil Pump Sprocket Disassembly Note

1. Hold the oil pump sprocket using the SST.