Counterbalance Drive Chain: Installation
- Install counterbalance shaft sprockets in drive chain with sprocket mating marks aligned with plated links of drive chain. See Fig 1. Counterbalance shaft sprockets must be installed with offset in proper direction.
NOTE:
Counterbalance shaft sprockets must be installed with offset in proper direction. See Figure.
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- Install crankshaft sprocket in drive chain with timing mark toward front of engine and aligned with plated link. Ensure mating marks on all sprockets are aligned with plated links. Install sprockets and chain. Install chain guides.
- Rotate counterbalance shaft sprockets to position chain slack at point "P". See Fig 1. Pull chain inward in direction "L" and adjust chain guide "B" so clearance between guide and chain at point "P" is .008-.031" (.20-.79 mm). Tighten guide bolts to specification.
- To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure using new gaskets. Using Seal Installer (MD998376), install oil seal in timing chain case.