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Timing Chain And Guides

Fig 1: Timing Drive System
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1 - CAMSHAFT TIMING MARK ALIGNS WITH SINGLE PLATED/DIMPLED LINK
2 - CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
3 - RIGHT TIMING CHAIN GUIDE (MOVABLE)
4 - LEFT TIMING CHAIN GUIDE (FIXED)
5 - PLUG WITH SEAL RING
6 - OIL RESERVOIR CAP
7 - TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER
8 - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
9 - TIMING CHAIN
10 - CRANKSHAFT TIMING MARKS ALIGN WITH DOUBLE PLATED/DIMPLED LINKS
  1. Install the left timing chain guide (4). Torque fastener to 28 N.m ( 250 in. lbs.). See Fig 1.
  2. Install the right timing chain guide (3). Torque fastener to 28 N.m ( 250 in. lbs.). See Fig 1.
    NOTE: When installing the timing chain, ensure the plated links on the timing chain are aligned with the timing marks on the crankshaft and camshaft sprockets. If a timing chain is being re-used, and the plating is wore off the chain, the links also have machined dimples. See Fig 1.
  3. Feed the timing chain through the opening in the top of the cylinder head.
  4. Install the timing chain around the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the two plated links with the crankshaft sprocket timing marks. See Fig 1.
  5. Install the timing chain around the camshaft sprocket, aligning the single plated link with the camshaft sprocket timing mark. See Fig 1.
  6. Install the camshaft sprocket on the camshaft.
    CAUTION: DO NOT use an impact wrench (or any other air operated tool) for tightening the camshaft sprocket bolt. Damage to the camshaft timing pin can result. ONLY use a hand wrench while holding camshaft sprocket with Special Tool.
  7. Install camshaft sprocket bolt. While holding the camshaft sprocket with Special Tool 8435, torque bolt to 115 N.m (85 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Resetting Timing Chain Tensioner
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  8. Reset the timing chain tensioner using the following method:
    • Remove oil reservoir cap from timing chain tensioner.
    • Place tensioner on a clean flat surface.
    • Place your palm against the tensioner and press down on the tensioner with continuous pressure until the fully extended tensioner bottoms out. See Fig 2.
    Fig 3: Timing Chain Tensioner/Oil Reservoir Cap/Plug
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    1 - CHECK BALL
    2 - PLUG WITH SEAL RING
    3 - OIL RESERVOIR CAP
    4 - TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER
  9. Install oil reservoir cap onto timing chain tensioner.
  10. Install timing chain tensioner with oil reservoir cap into engine block.
  11. Install timing chain tensioner plug with seal ring. Torque plug to 62 N.m (46 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 4: Timing Chain Tensioner Activation
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    WARNING: Do not allow fingers to get trapped between the timing chain and guide.
  12. Depress the right timing chain guide against the tensioner until it releases. See Fig 4.
  13. Install cylinder head plugs. Torque to 18 N.m (162 in. lbs.).
  14. Install cylinder head cover (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER - INSTALLATION)  .
  15. Install camshaft position sensor. Torque fastener to 10 N.m (85 in. lbs.). Reconnect connector.
  16. Install right engine mount bracket (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET - INSTALLATION) .
  17. Install the timing chain cover (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER - INSTALLATION)  .
  18. Connect negative battery cable.