Installation Procedure

Fig 1: View Of Crankshaft Key & Keyway

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Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Sprocket Key Installation Position

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Tap the key (1) into the keyway until both ends of the key bottom onto the crankshaft.

Fig 3: View Of Crankshaft Sprocket

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Install the crankshaft sprocket onto the front of the crankshaft. Align the crankshaft key with the crankshaft sprocket keyway.
Use the J 41665 in order to install the crankshaft sprocket. See Special Tools .

Fig 4: Using J 41665 To Install Crankshaft Sprocket
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Install the sprocket onto the crankshaft until fully seated against the crankshaft flange.
Rotate the crankshaft sprocket until the alignment mark is in the 12 o'clock position.

IMPORTANT:

Properly locate the camshaft sprocket locating pin with the camshaft sprocket alignment hole.
The sprocket teeth and timing chain must mesh.
The camshaft and the crankshaft sprocket alignment marks MUST be aligned properly.
Locate the camshaft sprocket alignment mark in the 6 o'clock position.

Fig 5: Camshaft Sprocket, Bolt & Timing Chain

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Install the camshaft sprocket and timing chain.
If necessary, rotate the camshaft or crankshaft sprockets in order to align the timing marks.

Fig 6: View Of Camshaft & Crankshaft Sprockets Timing Marks Aligned
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the camshaft sprocket bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
Install the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump, Screen and Crankshaft Oil Deflector Replacement .