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Crankshaft Sprocket Installation

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Tools Required

EN 46111  Crankshaft Rotation Socket. See Special Tools

    Fig 1: Crankshaft Sprocket With Timing Mark
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  1. Ensure the crankshaft sprocket is installed with the timing mark (1) visible.
  2. Fig 2: Crankshaft Sprocket
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  3. Install the crankshaft sprocket on to the nose of the crankshaft.
  4. Align the notch in the crankshaft sprocket with the pin in the crankshaft.
  5. Slide the crankshaft sprocket on the crankshaft nose until the crankshaft sprocket contacts the step in the crankshaft.
  6. Fig 3: Aligning Stage One Timing Mark On Oil Pump Cover
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  7. Ensure the crankshaft is in the stage one timing position with the crankshaft sprocket timing mark (1) aligned to the stage one timing mark on the oil pump cover (2) using the EN 46111  . See Special Tools . Refer to Camshaft Timing Drive Chain Alignment Diagram (Third Design) or Camshaft Timing Drive Chain Alignment Diagram (Fourth Design) - Stage One.