## Cam Chain Removal

NOTE: Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.

1. | Remove the drive belt.

2. | Remove the alternator bracket mounting bolt (A) and loosen the alternator mounting bolt (B).

3. | Remove the idler pulley (with A/C compressor).

4. | Turn the crankshaft pulley so its Top Dead Center (TDC) mark (A) lines up with the pointer (B).

5. | Remove the water pump pulley.

6. | Remove the cylinder head cover.

7. | Remove the crankshaft pulley.

8. | Remove the oil pan.

9. | Disconnect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor connector (A), then remove the harness clamps (B).

10. | Support the engine with a jack and wood block under the cylinder block.

11. | Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the side engine mount/bracket assembly (B). M/T: CVT:

12. | Keep alternator away of the chain case. Remove the chain case (A), then remove the pulse plate (B).

13. | Apply engine oil to the slider surface of the cam chain tensioner slider (A).

14. | Holed the cam chain tensioner slider with the screwdriver, then remove the bolt (B), and loosen the bolt (C).

15. | Remove the cam chain tensioner slider.

16. | Remove the cam chain tensioner (A) and cam chain guide (B).

17. | Remove the cam chain.