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 TDC.
Remove timing chain cover. See Engine/Valve Timing/COVER(S), Engine Timing - Removal .

Fig 2: Timing Chain Timing Marks
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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: Crankshaft Timing Marks
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Mark chain link (3) corresponding to crankshaft timing mark (2).

Fig 4: Timing Drive
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Remove timing chain tensioner (5). See Engine/Valve Timing/TENSIONER, Engine Timing - Removal .
Remove timing chain (2).