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Installation Procedure

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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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  3. Tap the key (122) into the keyway until both ends of the key bottom onto the crankshaft.
  4. Fig 3: View Of Crankshaft Sprocket
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  5. Install the crankshaft sprocket (207) onto the front of the crankshaft. Align the crankshaft key with the crankshaft sprocket keyway.
  6. Fig 4: View Of Crankshaft Sprocket & Installer
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  7. Use the J 41478  (1) and the J 41665  (2) in order to install the crankshaft sprocket. Install the sprocket onto the crankshaft until fully seated against the crankshaft flange.
  8. Fig 5: View Of Timing Chain Tensioner
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  9. Install the timing chain tensioner (232) and bolts (231).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  10. Fig 6: View Of Compressed Tensioner & Pin
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  11. Compress the timing chain tensioner guide and install the EN 46330  . See Special Tools .
  12. Fig 7: View Of Camshaft Sprocket & Timing Chain
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    NOTE:
    • The sprocket teeth and timing chain must mesh.
    • The camshaft and the crankshaft sprocket alignment marks MUST be aligned properly.
  13. Position the camshaft sprocket (205) so the timing mark is in the 6 o'clock position.
  14. Install the camshaft sprocket (205), timing chain (208), and bolt (206).
  15. Fig 8: Identifying Camshaft & Crankshaft Marks
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  16. 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.
  17. Fig 9: Locating Tensioner Pin
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  18. Remove the EN 46330  . See Special Tools .
  19. Fig 10: Tightening Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
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    NOTE: Do Not re-use camshaft sprocket bolt. New sprocket bolt must be used.
  20. Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt

    Tighten: 

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

  21. Remove the J 42386-A  (1) and bolts. See Special Tools .
  22. Install the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump, Screen, and Crankshaft Oil Deflector Replacement .