Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Tensioner Shoe & Ratchet Lever

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Collapse the right secondary camshaft chain tensioner using the following procedure:
1. Rotate the ratchet release lever (2) counterclockwise and hold.
2. Collapse the tensioner shoe (1) and hold.
3. Release the ratchet lever (2).
Slowly release the pressure on the shoe (1), until the ratchet lever (2) moves to the first detent and a "click" is heard and felt.
Collapse the tensioner shoe (1) and hold.

Fig 2: Locking Tensioner Shoe In Collapsed Position

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Insert a pin through the hole in the release lever in order to lock the tensioner shoe in the collapsed position.

Fig 3: View Of Right Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner & Bolts

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

IMPORTANT: Ensure the tensioner release lever is facing outward.

Install the right secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner and retaining bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Remove the pin holding the tensioner to tighten any slack in the timing chain.

Fig 4: Aligning Camshaft Sprocket & Timing Chain Paint Marks

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Inspect the 2 paint marks (1, 3) created previously to ensure they remain aligned with the timing marks (2, 4) on the actuator.

Fig 5: View Of Mechanics Wire, Right Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe & Front Cover Bolt

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Remove the mechanics wire (1) supporting the right secondary camshaft drive chain shoe (3).
Remove the engine front cover bolt (2) from the front of the engine.
Install the engine oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump Replacement .

Fig 6: Identifying EN 46328 Cam Tool

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Remove the EN 46328 (1). See Special Tools .
Install the right camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side .