REMOVAL
REMOVAL - TIMING CHAIN AND CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Remove the timing chain cover.
3. Rotate engine by turning crankshaft until the timing marks are aligned as shown (4).
4. Remove camshaft sprocket attaching bolt.
5. Remove the timing chain with camshaft sprocket.
6. Remove the crankshaft sprocket.
REMOVAL - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
1. Remove the timing chain.
2. Using Special Tools 8539 (5), 5048-6 (1), and 5048-1, remove the crankshaft sprocket while holding the crankshaft from turning. Be careful not to damage the crankshaft surfaces.