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 with the timing mark of the timing chain cover.

note

Do not rotate engine counterclockwise.

(2)

Check that the TDC marks of the intake CVVT sprocket and exhaust camshaft sprocket are in straight line on the cylinder head surface 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 hydraulic tensioner (A).

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

Remove the timing chain (A).