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b. Remove camshaft sprocket (INT and EXH) mounting bolts.
Secure the hexagonal portion of camshaft using a wrench to 
loosen mounting bolts. 
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CAUTION:
Do not remove plate metal cover of oil passage.
After removal, handle rear timing chain case

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Remove old liquid gasket from the bolt hole and thread. 
37. Use a scraper to remove all traces of liquid gasket from water  pump cover, chain

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INSTALLATION
NOTE: 
The below figure shows the relationship between the mating mark on each timing chain

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b. Install  new O-rings to cylinder head. 
c. Apply liquid gasket with the tube presser [SST: WS39930000 ( — )] to rear timing chain case back

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e. Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig- 
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a. Push plunger of timing chain tensioner (secondary) and keep it 
pressed in with a stopper pin. 
b. Install timing chains (secondary) and cams

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c. After confirming the mating marks are aligned, tighten camshaft 
sprocket mounting bolts.
Secure cam