Timing Chain & Sprockets: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Front Cover Slide Bushings

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Disconnect battery negative cable.
Drain cooling system.

Remove Timing Chain Cover (1).

Fig 2: 5.7L Timing Chain Routing and Timing Mark Alignment

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1 - Chain Tensioner

2 - Camshaft Sprocket

3 - Crankshaft Sprocket

Re-install the vibration damper bolt finger tight. Using a suitable socket and breaker bar, rotate the crankshaft to align timing chain sprockets and keyways as shown in Fig 2.
CAUTION: The camshaft pin and the slot in the cam sprocket must be clocked at 12:00 (2). The crankshaft keyway must be clocked at 2:00 (3). The crankshaft sprocket must be installed so that the dots and or paint marking is at 6:00.

Fig 3: Remove/Install Oil Pump
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Remove oil pump.

Fig 4: Retracting Tensioner
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1 - TENSIONER

2 - TENSIONER PIN SPECIAL TOOL # 8514
Retract tensioner shoe (1) until hole in shoe lines up with hole in bracket.

Fig 5: Tensioner Pin
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1 - Pin

2 - Tensioner

Slide a suitable pin (1) into the holes.

Fig 6: Identifying Chain Tensionser, Camshaft Sprocket & Crankshaft Sprocket

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1 - Chain Tensioner

2 - Camshaft Sprocket

3 - Crankshaft Sprocket

Remove camshaft sprocket attaching bolt and remove timing chain with crankshaft and camshaft sprockets (2).
If tensioner assembly is to be replaced, remove the tensioner to block bolts and remove tensioner assembly.