Timing Chain

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Setting Engine To Top Dead Center

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Set engine to Top Deal Center.
Remove timing chain cover. See Engine/Valve Timing/COVER(S), Engine Timing - Removal .

Fig 2: Marking Chain Link Corresponding To Camshaft Timing Mark
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NOTE: If the timing chain plated links can no longer be seen, the timing chain links corresponding to the timing marks must be marked prior to removal if the chain is to be reused.
Mark chain link (1) corresponding to camshaft timing mark.

Fig 3: Marking Chain Link Corresponding To Crankshaft Timing Mark
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Mark chain link (3) corresponding to crankshaft timing mark (2).

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Timing Chain Tensioner & Timing Chain
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Remove timing chain tensioner (5). See Engine/Valve Timing/TENSIONER, Engine Timing - Removal .
Remove timing chain (2).