Timing Drive Components: Installation

Engines equipped with late build/replacement RH timing chain guides 

1. Install the RH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
     Fig 1: Locating RH Primary Timing Chain Guide And Bolts

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   Engines equipped with early build RH timing chain guides 

2. Install the RH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
     Fig 2: Locating RH Primary Timing Chain Guide Bolts

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     All vehicles 

NOTE: It is necessary to tilt the Camshaft Holding Tool toward the rear of the engine to access the rearmost secondary timing chain tensioner bolt.
3. Install the RH secondary timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
     Fig 3: Locating RH Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts

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4. Assemble the RH VCT  assembly, the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket and the RH secondary timing chain.
   • Align the colored links with the timing marks.
     Fig 4: Aligning Colored Links With Timing Marks

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5. Position the RH secondary timing assembly onto the camshafts.
   Fig 5: Positioning RH Secondary Timing Assembly Onto Camshafts

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6. Install the new VCT  bolt and new exhaust camshaft bolt and the original washer. Tighten in 4 stages.
   • Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
   • Stage 2: Loosen one full turn.
   • Stage 3: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
   • Stage 4: Tighten 90 degrees.
     Fig 6: Locating Secondary Timing Chain And RH Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket

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7. Remove the lockpin from the RH secondary timing chain tensioner.
   Fig 7: Locating Lockpin

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NOTE: It is necessary to tilt the Camshaft Holding Tool toward the rear of the engine to access the rearmost secondary timing chain tensioner bolt.
8. Install the LH secondary timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
     Fig 8: Locating LH Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts

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9. Assemble the LH VCT  assembly, the LH exhaust camshaft sprocket and the LH secondary timing chain.
   • Align the colored links with the timing marks.
     Fig 9: Aligning Colored Links With Timing Marks

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10. Position the LH secondary timing assembly onto the camshafts.
    Fig 10: Locating LH Secondary Timing Assembly

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11. Install the new VCT  bolt and new exhaust camshaft bolt and the original washer. Tighten in 4 stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Loosen one full turn.
    • Stage 3: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Stage 4: Tighten 90 degrees.
      Fig 11: Locating Secondary Timing Chain And LH Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket

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12. Remove the lockpin from the LH secondary timing chain tensioner.
    Fig 12: Locating Lockpin

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13. Install the crankshaft timing chain sprocket.
    Fig 13: Locating Crankshaft Timing Chain Sprocket

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14. Install the primary timing chain with the colored links aligned with the timing marks on the VCT assemblies and the crankshaft sprocket.
    Fig 14: Aligning Timing Marks On VCT Assemblies And Crankshaft Sprocket

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15. Install the upper LH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 15: Locating Upper LH Primary Timing Chain Guide With Bolts

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16. Install the lower LH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 16: Locating Primary Timing Chain Tensioner Arm

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17. Install the primary timing chain tensioner arm.
    Fig 17: Locating Primary Timing Chain Tensioner Arm

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18. Reset the primary timing chain tensioner.
    • Rotate the lever counterclockwise.
    • Using a soft-jawed vise, compress the plunger.
    • Align the hole in the lever with the hole in the tensioner housing.
    • Install a suitable lockpin.
      Fig 18: Aligning Hole In Lever With Hole In Tensioner Housing

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NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to remove slack from the timing chain and install the tensioner.
19. Install the primary tensioner and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Remove the lockpin.
      Fig 19: Locating Primary Tensioner Bolts

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20. As a post-check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks.
    • There are 38 links in between the RH intake VCT assembly colored link (1) and the LH intake VCT assembly colored link (2).
    • There are 27 links in between LH intake VCT assembly colored link (2) and the crankshaft sprocket link (3).
Fig 20: Verifying Correct Alignment Of All Timing Marks
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21. Inspect the VCT  housing seals for damage and replace as necessary.
    Fig 21: Locating VCT Housing Seals

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NOTE: Make sure the dowels on the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) housing are fully engaged in the cylinder head prior to tightening the bolts. Failure to follow this process will result in severe engine damage.
22. Install the LH VCT  housing and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 22: Identifying LH VCT Housing Bolts Tightening Sequence

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NOTE: Make sure the dowels on the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) housing are fully engaged in the cylinder head prior to tightening the bolts. Failure to follow this process will result in severe engine damage.
23. Install the RH VCT  housing and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 23: Identifying RH VCT Housing Bolts Tightening Sequence

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24. Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .