Timing Drive Components: Installation

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Install the timing chain onto the 2 camshaft phaser and sprockets and the crankshaft sprocket.
1. Install the timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
  - Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
2. Install the timing chain arm.
3. If the timing chain tensioner plunger and ratchet assembly are not pinned in the compressed position, follow the next 4 steps.
Fig 1: Locating Timing Chain Guide Bolts
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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.

Fig 2: Locating Timing Chain Tensioner Plunger
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Using a small pick, push back and hold the ratchet mechanism.

Fig 3: Holding Ratchet Mechanism Using Small Pick
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While holding the ratchet mechanism, push the ratchet arm back into the tensioner housing.

Fig 4: Pushing Ratchet Arm Back Into Tensioner Housing
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Install a paper clip into the hole in the tensioner housing to hold the ratchet assembly and the plunger in during installation.

Fig 5: Locating Paper Clip Into Hole
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Install the timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  - Remove the paper clip to release the piston.
Fig 6: Locating Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts
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NOTE: Do not rely on the 303-1565 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.
- Tighten to 72 Nm (53 lb-ft).
Fig 7: Loosening Exhaust Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket Bolt Using Wrench
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NOTE: The 303-1565 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.
- Tighten to 72 Nm (53 lb-ft).
Fig 8: Loosening Intake Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket Bolt Using Wrench
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Install the front cover. REFER to Engine Front Cover .
Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, rotate the engine clockwise until the fuel injection cam lobe is at zero lift.

Fig 9: Locating Fuel Injection Cam Lobe
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Inspect the fuel injection pump housing gasket and replace as necessary.

Fig 10: Inspecting Fuel Injection Pump Housing Gasket
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Install the fuel injection pump housing and the 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in) plus an additional 60 degrees.
Fig 11: Locating Fuel Injection Pump Housing Studs Bolts
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Install the RH fender splash shield. REFER to FENDER SPLASH SHIELD .
Install the fuel injection pump. REFER to FUEL INJECTION PUMP .