(27) Star t en gine and inspect for leaks. car e must
be ta ken to observe the fuel system warn ing (Refer to
14 - FUEL SYSTEM - WARNING).
TIMING CHAIN AND SPROCK-
ET S
REM OVAL
REMOVAL - TENSIONING AND SLIDE RAILS
NOTE: If it necessary to replace the tensioning rail,
slide rail or tensioning arm, they are always
replaced together.
(1) Disconn ect nega tive battery cable.
(2) Remove cylin der hea d (Refer to9-ENGINE/
CYLINDER H EAD - RE MOVAL).
NOTE: Remove timing case cover carefully. Care
must be taken not to damage oil pan gasket.
(3) Remove t iming case cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(4) Pull the tensioning rail off of the bearing pins
(Fig. 75).
(5) Relea se t he sprin g at th e slide ra il a nd take it
off of th e tensionin g ar m (Fig. 75).
9 - 72 ENGINE VA