Single Camshaft Timing

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NOTE: To adjust the timing on one camshaft, preform the following procedure.

Using Chain Tensioner Wedge, special tool 8350, stabilize the secondary chain drive (Fig 1). For reference purposes, mark the chain-to-sprocket position (Fig 1).

Fig 1: Securing Timing Chain Tensioners Using Timing Chain Wedge
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Remove the camshaft drive gear retaining bolt.
Carefully remove the camshaft drive gear from the camshaft.
Re-index the camshaft drive gear in the chain until the V8 mark is at the same position as the V8 mark on the opposite camshaft drive gear.
NOTE: When gripping the camshaft, place the pliers on the tube portion of the camshaft only. Do not grip the lobes or the sprocket areas.
Using a suitable pair of adjustable pliers, rotate the camshaft until the alignment dowel on the camshaft is aligned with the slot in the camshaft drive gear (Fig 2).
CAUTION: Remove excess oil from camshaft sprocket retaining bolt before reinstalling bolt. Failure to do so may cause over-torqueing of bolt resulting in bolt failure.

Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Dowel
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Position the camshaft drive gear onto the camshaft, remove oil from bolt then install the retaining bolt. Using Special Tools, Spanner Wrench 6958 with Adapter Pins 8346 and a suitable torque wrench, Tighten retaining bolt to 122 N.m (90 ft. Lbs.) (Fig 3) (Fig 4).

Fig 3: Removing Camshaft Sprocket Left Cylinder Head
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Fig 4: Installing Camshaft Sprocket To Right Cylinder Head
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Remove special tool 8350.
Rotate the crankshaft two full revolutions, then reverify that the camshaft drive gear V8 marks are in fact aligned.
Install the cylinder head covers (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S)-INSTALLATION ).