Celica GT-S L4-1.8L (2ZZ-GE) (2000)
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the timing chain cover, cylinder head and cylinder block.
18. 2ZZ-GE: REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER
a. Remove the 12 bolts.
b. Using a torx wrench socket (E8), remove the stud bolt.
c. Remove the timing chain cover and 2 gaskets.
19. REMOVE CRANK ANGLE SENSOR PLATE
20. REMOVE CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER
Remove the bolt and slipper.
21. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN AND CRANKSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET
If the crankshaft timing sprocket cannot be removed by hand, use 2 screwdrivers.
NOTICE: Position shop rags as shown to prevent damage.
22. REMOVE CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER
Remove the 2 bolts and damper.
23. REMOVE VALVE TIMING CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND CAMSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET
Hold the hexagonal head wrench portion of the camshaft with a wrench, and remove the bolt, valve timing controller assembly and timing
sprocket.
NOTICE:
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Be careful not to damage the cylinder head and valve lifter with the wrench.
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Do not disassemble the valve timing controller assembly.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIMING CHAIN AND TIMING SPROCKETS