Timing Drive Components: Installation
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- Install the timing chain onto the 2 camshaft phaser and sprockets and the crankshaft sprocket.
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NOTE: Do not compress the ratchet assembly. This will damage the ratchet assembly.
Using the edge of a vise, compress the timing chain tensioner plunger.
- Using a small pick, push back and hold the ratchet mechanism.
- While holding the ratchet mechanism, push the ratchet arm back into the tensioner housing.
- Install a paper clip into the hole in the tensioner housing to hold the ratchet assembly and the plunger in during installation.
- Install the timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.
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NOTE: Do not rely on the Camshaft Alignment Tool to prevent camshaft rotation. Damage to the tool or the camshaft can occur.
Using a wrench on the flats of the exhaust camshaft to prevent camshaft rotation, tighten the exhaust camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt.
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NOTE: The Camshaft Alignment Tool is for camshaft alignment only. Using this tool to prevent engine rotation can result in engine damage.
Using a wrench on the flats of the intake camshaft to prevent camshaft rotation, tighten the intake camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt.
- Install the front cover. Refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
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NOTE: Early build crankshaft pulley shown in illustration, late build crankshaft pulley similar.
Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, rotate the engine clockwise until the fuel injection cam lobe is at zero lift.
- Inspect the fuel injection pump housing gasket and replace as necessary.
- Install the fuel injection pump housing and the 4 bolts.
- Install the RH fender splash shield. REFER to FENDER SPLASH SHIELD .
- Install the fuel injection pump. REFER to FUEL INJECTION PUMP .