5 L4-2.3L (2007)
Timing Chain: Service and Repair
TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3]
Warning:
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Fuel vapor Is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious Injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
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Fuel line spills and leakage sire dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious Injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and
eyes. To prevent this, always complete the Fuel Line Safety Procedure.
1. Remove the following parts.
1. Plug hole plate
2. Plug hole plate bracket
3. Battery cover
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the following parts.
1. Ignition coils
2. Front wheel and tire (RH)
3. Under cover and splash shields
4. Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor
5. Drive belt
6. A/C compressor with the oil hose still connected and position the A/C compressor aside so that it is out of the way
7. Coolant reserve tank with the hose still connected and position the coolant reserve tank so that it is out of the way
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Start the engine.
7. Inspect the following and adjust if necessary.
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Pulley and belt for runout and contact
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Leakage of engine oil a Ignition timing, idle speed, and amount of CO and HC
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Engine-driven accessories operation
