Note: Do not expose the timing chain to magnetic fields.
1. Turn the crankshaft pulley so that the TDC mark (A) is aligned with the arrow (B).
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Remove the mud deflector.
4. Remove the drive belt.
5. Remove the cover from the cylinder head.
6. Remove the pulley from the crankshaft.
7. Disconnect the connector (A) from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor and the connector (B) from the electronic variable valve timing (VTC) oil solenoid valve sensor.
8. Remove the VTC oil solenoid valve.
9. Support the engine with a jack, placing a wooden block under the oil pan.
10. Disconnect the ground cable (A) and remove the upper bracket (B).
11. Remove the side engine mount bracket.
12. Remove the chain cover.
13. Fit the pulley onto the crankshaft.
14. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise and compress the automatic tensioner.
15. Align the holes on the retainer (A) and the automatic tensioner (B), then insert the pin (C) with a diameter of 1.5 mm into the holes. Turn the crankshaft clockwise and fix the pin.
16. Remove the automatic tensioner.
17. Remove the tensioner B of the timing chain.
18. Remove the timing chain guide A (A) and the tensioner lever (B).
19. Remove the timing chain.