Timing Drive Components: Installation
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Install the crankshaft sprocket with the timing mark facing out. The timing mark on the LH and RH timing chains will be aligned to this mark during assembly.
NOTE:
Failure to verify correct timing drive component alignment will result in severe engine damage.
- 3.
Hold the chain tensioner ratchet lock mechanism away from the ratchet stem with a small pick.
NOTE:
LH shown, RH similar.
- 4.
Slowly compress the timing chain tensioner.
NOTE:
During tensioner compression, do not release the ratchet stem until the tensioner piston is fully bottomed in its bore or damage to the ratchet stem will result.
- 6.
If timing marks in the timing chains are not evident, use a permanent-type marker to mark the crankshaft and camshaft timing marks on the LH and RH timing chains.- 1.
Mark any link to use as the crankshaft timing mark.
- 2.
Starting with the crankshaft timing mark, count 29 links and mark the link.
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Continue counting to link 42 and mark the link.
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- 8.
Position the LH timing chain and guide and install the bolts.- Align the marks on the timing chain with the marks on the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- 9.
Install the LH timing chain tensioner arm and the LH timing chain tensioner.- 1.
Install the tensioner arm.
- 2.
Position the tensioner.
- 3.
Install the bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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- 10.
Install the crankshaft damper bolt and rotate the crankshaft clockwise 120 degrees until the crankshaft keyway is in the 3 o'clock position.
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Install the RH timing chain and chain guide and install the bolts.- Align the marks on the timing chain with the marks on the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- 13.
Install the RH timing chain tensioner and tensioner arm.- 1.
Install the tensioner arm.
- 2.
Position the tensioner.
- 3.
Install the bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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Verify the timing with the following steps.- 1.
There should be 12 chain links between the camshaft timing marks.
- 2.
There should be 27 chain links between the camshaft and the crankshaft timing marks.
- 3.
There should be 30 chain links between the camshaft and the crankshaft timing marks.
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NOTE:
Failure to verify correct timing drive component alignment will result in severe engine damage.
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Install the ignition pulse wheel.
NOTE:
This pulse wheel is used in several different engines. Install the pulse wheel with the keyway in the slot stamped "30" or "30RFF" (orange in color).
- 20.
Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover .