Installation Procedure

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Install the key into the crankshaft keyway (if previously removed).

Fig 1: Installing Crankshaft Sprocket Key
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Tap the key (1) into the keyway until both ends of the key bottom onto the crankshaft.

Fig 2: Locating Crankshaft Sprocket Key
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Install the crankshaft sprocket onto the front of the crankshaft. Align the crankshaft key with the crankshaft sprocket keyway.

Fig 3: Identifying Crankshaft Sprocket
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Use the J 41665 in order to install the crankshaft sprocket.

Fig 4: Installing Crankshaft Sprocket
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Install the sprocket onto the crankshaft until fully seated against the crankshaft flange.
Rotate the crankshaft sprocket until the alignment mark is in the 12 o'clock position.
Important:
- Properly locate the camshaft sprocket locating pin with the camshaft sprocket alignment hole.
- The sprocket teeth and timing chain must mesh.
- The camshaft and the crankshaft sprocket alignment marks MUST be aligned correctly.
  Locate the camshaft sprocket alignment mark in the 6 o'clock position.
Install the camshaft sprocket and timing chain.

Fig 5: Installing Camshaft Sprocket & Timing Chain
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If necessary, rotate the camshaft or crankshaft sprockets in order to align the timing marks.

Fig 6: Aligning Timing Marks
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the camshaft sprocket bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
Install the oil pump. Refer to OIL PUMP, PUMP SCREEN AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT .