Timing Chain

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 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: Identifying Chain Tensioner, Camshaft Sprocket & Crankshaft Sprocket

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1 - Chain Tensioner

2 - Camshaft Sprocket

3 - Crankshaft Sprocket

Reinstall 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 illustration.
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 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

Install Tensioner Pin 8514 (1) into the holes.

Fig 6: Identifying Chain Tensioner, 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.