Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Tightening Specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAINS .

NOTE:

If The Tensioning Element Was Removed From The Chain Tensioner, Then The Installation Position Must Be Noted: The Open Side Inside The Housing Floor Faces Toward Chain Tensioner, Piston Faces Toward Tensioning Rail.

Replace Any Bolts That Were Tightened With An Additional Turn.

Replace The Seals

CAUTION:

Risk Of Damaging Valves And Piston Crowns.

If Camshafts Are Rotated, Crankshaft May Not Rest With Any Piston At "Top Dead Center (TDC)".

-- Press The Guide Rails For The Left Or Right Camshaft Timing Chain Tensioner Inward -Arrow- As Far As The Stop And Secure The Chain Tensioner With A Locking Pin:T40071 .

Fig 1: Pressing Left/Right Camshaft Timing Chain Guide Rail Inward And Securing Chain Tensioner With Locking Pin T40071

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-- Clean The Oil Strainer -2- In Both Chain Tensioners If Necessary.

Fig 2: Identifying Chain Tensioner Oil Screen, Gasket & Chain Tensioner

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-- Position A New Seal -3- On The Rear Of The Chain Tensioner -1-.

-- Insert The Chain Tensioner On The Left Cylinder Head And Position The Camshaft Timing Chain According To The Markings Made During Removal, As Shown In The Illustration.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts For Left Chain Tensioner And Left Camshaft Timing Chain

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-- Tighten The Bolts -1 And 2-.

-- Insert The Chain Tensioner On The Right Cylinder Head And Position The Camshaft Timing Chain According To The Markings Made During Removal, As Shown In The Illustration.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts For Right Chain Tensioner And Right Camshaft Timing Chain

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-- Tighten The Bolts -1 And 2-.

Install In Reverse Order Of Removal. Note The Following:

-- Position The Camshaft Timing Chain On The Camshafts. Refer To INSTALLING .

-- Install The Timing Chain Cover Lower Section. Refer To LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .