91 240 sx:Necessary to remove cams when installing new timing chains on DOHC KA?

[maxima98vspec]

I am in middle of putting new chains on and it is going to be a PITA if I have to take the cams out to put the new chain on. Anyone know a way around that?

[NISTECH]

you dont have to remove the cam only the cam gears.

[Ni2s4s0aSnX]

It would be alot harder to replace though without removing the cams.

[slipnfall]

You *have* to remove the cam gears, because there is not enough chain slack to get the cams back in w/out binding. Just remove the two gears and leave the cams and idler gear in place.

[slipnfall]

I just read you said chains(plural), so you may want to remove the idler gear to get the lower chain on/off.

[NISTECH]

Cams do not need to come out to replace the chains. Removing the idler gear makes it easier as slip said. But cams stay in.