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Timing Chain and Sprockets Installation: Installation

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    Fig 1: View Of Crankshaft Key & Keyway
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  1. Install the key into the crankshaft keyway, if previously removed.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Installed Crankshaft Key
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  2. Tap the key (122) into the keyway until both ends of the key bottom onto the crankshaft.
    3. Fig 3: View Of Crankshaft Sprocket
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  3. Install the crankshaft sprocket (207) onto the front of the crankshaft. Align the crankshaft key with the crankshaft sprocket keyway.
    4. Fig 4: View Of Crankshaft Sprocket & Installer
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  4. Use the J 41478  (1) and the J 41665  (2) in order to install the crankshaft sprocket. See Special Tools .

    Install the sprocket onto the crankshaft until fully seated against the crankshaft flange.

  5. Rotate the crankshaft sprocket until the alignment mark is in the 12 o'clock position.
    6. Fig 5: View Of Compressed Tensioner
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  6. Compress the timing chain tensioner guide and install the EN 46330  . See Special Tools .
    7. Fig 6: View Of Timing Chain Tensioner
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  7. Install the timing chain tensioner (232) and bolts (231).

    Tighten:  Tighten the timing chain tensioner bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    8. Fig 7: View Of Camshaft Sprocket & Timing Chain
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    IMPORTANT:
    • Do not use the camshaft sprocket bolt again. Install a NEW bolt during assembly.
    • The sprocket teeth and timing chain must mesh.
    • The camshaft and the crankshaft sprocket alignment marks MUST be aligned properly.
  8. Install the camshaft sprocket (205), timing chain (208), and NEW bolt (206).
    9. Fig 8: Identifying Camshaft & Crankshaft Marks
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  9. Inspect the sprockets for proper alignment. The mark on the camshaft sprocket (1) should be located in the 6 o'clock position and the mark on the crankshaft sprocket (2) should be located in the 12 o'clock position.
    10. Fig 9: Locating Tensioner Pin
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  10. Remove the EN 46330  . See Special Tools .
    11. IMPORTANT: Do not apply threadlock to the flex plate bolts at this time.
  11. Temporarily install the automatic transmission flex plate and bolts. Refer to Engine Flywheel Installation .
    12. Fig 10: View Of Flywheel Holding Tool
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  12. Install the EN 47699  (2), spacer (1), and bolts (3) to the block and flex plate. See Special Tools .
    13. Fig 11: Identifying Flywheel Holding Tool
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  13. Tighten the EN 47699  bolt (1). See Special Tools .

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

    14. Fig 12: Tightening Camshaft Sprocket Bolt Using J 45059
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  14. Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt.

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt a first pass to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt a final pass an additional 50 degrees using the J 45059  .

  15. Remove the EN 47699  and bolts. See Special Tools .
  16. Remove the automatic transmission flex plate and bolt. Refer to Engine Flywheel Removal .
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