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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 8433-1 Puller Bar
    • J 41558 Crankshaft Sprocket Remover
    • J 41816-2 Crankshaft End Protector

    Object Number: 1552489  Size: SH

    Notice: Do not turn the crankshaft assembly after the timing chain has been removed in order to prevent damage to the piston assemblies or the valves.

  1. Remove the camshaft sprocket bolts (206).
  2. Remove the camshaft sprocket (205) and timing chain (208).

  3. Object Number: 1402069  Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolts (231) and timing chain dampener (232).

  5. Object Number: 1402072  Size: SH
  6. Use the J 41816-2  (1), the J 41558  (2), and the J 8433-1  (3) in order to remove the crankshaft sprocket.

  7. Object Number: 1402075  Size: SH
  8. Remove the crankshaft sprocket.

  9. Object Number: 156149  Size: SH
  10. Remove the crankshaft sprocket key, as required.