Timing Chain: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

- Install the timing chain.
- Install the timing chain guide and the bolts.
  Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
- Install the timing chain tensioner arm.
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NOTE: If the timing chain tensioner plunger is not pinned in the compressed position, follow the next step.
Reset the timing chain tensioner.
1. Position the timing chain tensioner in a soft-jawed vise.
2. Spread the ends of the ratchet wire clip apart.
3. Using the soft-jawed vise, compress the plunger to the reset position.
4. Install a locking pin in the 2 holes of the timing chain tensioner body to hold the plunger in place.
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NOTE: Do not remove the locking pin until the tensioner bolts are tightened.
1. Install the timing chain tensioner and the bolts.
  Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
2. Remove the locking pin.
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NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench on the flats of the camshaft to prevent the camshaft from turning.

If the intake VCT unit was removed, using an open-ended wrench, tighten the new exhaust VCT unit bolt.

Torque: Stage 1: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm) - - Stage 2: 135°

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NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench on the flats of the camshaft to prevent the camshaft from turning.

If the exhaust VCT unit was removed, using an open-ended wrench, tighten the new exhaust VCT unit bolt.

Torque: Stage 1: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm) - - Stage 2: 135°

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Install the engine front cover. Refer to: Engine Front Cover .