Corolla S Sedan L4-1794cc 1.8L DOHC MFI (2001)
16. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER
a. Remove the 11 bolts and nuts.
b. Using a torx wrench socket (E8), remove the stud bolt.
c. Remove the timing chain cover by prying the portions between the cylinder head and cylinder block with a screwdriver.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the timing chain cover, cylinder head and cylinder block.
17. REMOVE CRANK ANGLE SENSOR PLATE
18. REMOVE CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER
Remove the bolt and slipper.
19. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN AND CRANKSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET
If necessary, pry between the timing chain and the pump by 2 screwdrivers.
NOTICE: Position shop rags as shown to prevent damage.
20. REMOVE CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER
Remove the 2 bolts and damper.
21. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET AND VVT TIMING SPROCKET
a. Hold the hexagonal head wrench portion of the camshaft with a wrench, and loosen the sprocket.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the cylinder head and valve lifter by a wrench.
b. Remove the bolt and camshaft timing sprocket.
c. Remove the bolt and VVT timing Sprocket.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIMING CHAIN AND TIMING SPROCKETS