Hyundai Tucson: Timing System - Removal

1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2. Turn the crankshaft damper pulley clockwise, and align its groove with the timing mark of the timing chain cover.

3. Remove the timing chain cover.

(Refer to Timing System - "Timing Chain Cover")

4. Remove the cam to cam guide (A).

5. Remove the timing chain tensioner (A).

WARNING

• Before the removal of timing chain tensioner, compress tensioner piston then remove the tensioner after fixing with fixing pin (A).

6. Remove the timing chain tensioner arm (A).

7. Remove the timing chain (A).

8. Remove the timing chain guide (A).

9. Remove the oil pump chain.

(Refer to Lubrication System - "Oil Pump")

10. Remove the crankshaft sprocket (A).

Inspection

Sprockets, Hydraulic Tensioner, Chain Guide, Chain Tensioner Arm

1. Check the camshaft sprocket, crankshaft sprocket teeth for abnormal wear, cracks or damage. Replace if necessary.
2. Check a contact surface of the chain tensioner arm and guide for abnormal wear, cracks or damage. Replace if necessary.
3. Check the hydraulic tensioner for its piston stroke and ratchet operation. Replace if necessary.

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