Q: I'm trying to remove the timing chains and need some assistance
I'm having to tear down the motor in my 2002 jeep liberty and I've removed everything down to the timing chain cover. I can't figure out how to get the timing chain off
My car has 170000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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