Timing Chain and Sprocket Installation: Procedure
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- Install the key into the crankshaft keyway, if previously removed.
- Tap the key (122) into the keyway until both ends of the key bottom onto the crankshaft.
- Install the crankshaft sprocket (207) onto the front of the crankshaft. Align the crankshaft key with the crankshaft sprocket keyway.
- Use the J 41478
(1) and the J 41665
(2) in order to install the crankshaft sprocket. See Special Tools
.
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.
- Compress the timing chain tensioner guide and install the EN 46330 . See Special Tools .
- Install the timing chain tensioner (232) and bolts (231).
Tighten: Tighten the timing chain tensioner bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Do not use the camshaft sprocket bolt again. Install a NEW bolt during assembly.
- The sprocket teeth and timing chain must mesh.
- The camshaft and the crankshaft sprocket alignment marks MUST be aligned properly.
- Install the camshaft sprocket (205), timing chain (208), and NEW bolt (206).
- Inspect the sprockets for proper alignment. The mark on the camshaft sprocket (1) should be located in the 6 o'clock position and the mark on the crankshaft sprocket (2) should be located in the 12 o'clock position.
- Remove the EN 46330 . See Special Tools .
- Temporarily install the automatic transmission flex plate and bolts. Refer to Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Installation .
- Install the J 42386-A
(1) and bolts. See Special Tools
. Use 1 M10-1.5 x 120 mm bolt and 1 M10-1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation.
Tighten: Tighten the J 42386-A bolts to 50 N. See Special Tools .m (37 lb ft).
- Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt.
Tighten:
- Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt a first pass to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
- Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt a final pass an additional 50 degrees using the J 45059 . See Special Tools .
- Remove the J 42386-A and bolts. See Special Tools .
- Remove the automatic transmission flex plate and bolt. Refer to Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Removal .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
.
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT:
Do not apply threadlock to the flex plate bolts at this time.