Remove the cylinder head cover.

(Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "Cylinder Head Cover")

Set the piston of No.1 cylinder to the TDC (top dead center) on compression stroke.

(1)

Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise and align its groove (A) with the timing mark (B) of the timing chain cover.

note

Do not rotate engine counterclockwise.

(2)

Check that the timing mark (A) of the exhaust camshaft timing gear and the timing mark (B) of the intake camshaft timing gear are aligned as shown in the illustration.

caution

If not, turn the crankshaft one revolution (360°). (Do not rotate engine counterclockwise.)

Remove the timing chain cover.

(Refer to Timing System - "Timing Chain Cover")

Remove the timing chain "B" auto tensioner (A) and guide (B).

Remove the timing chain "B" (A) with the camshaft sprocket (B).

Remove the timing chain "A" auto tensioner (A).

Remove the timing chain "B" lever (A), the timing chain "A" lever (B) and the timing chain “A” guide (C).

Pull the high pressure fuel pump sprocket out of the shaft.

(1)

Check the SST (09231-2B100) (A) to fix the ring gears.

(3)

Rotate the bolt (B) of the SST clockwise till the high pressure fuel pump sprocket is pushed out.

Remove the timing chain "A" (A) with the high pressure fuel pump sprocket (B) and crankshaft sprocket (C).