Timing Chain (2.8L): Removal
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove water pump. See WATER PUMP under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove power steering pump and mounting bracket (if equipped).
- Remove pulley from vibration damper. Remove vibration damper bolt. Using Puller (J-23523-E or J-24420-B), remove vibration damper.
- Remove front cover bolts, front cover and gasket. Rotate crankshaft so timing marks align. See Figure
.NOTE: Before removing timing chain, measure timing chain wear to determine if components need to be replace.
- To check timing chain wear, measure distance between timing chain and chain damper. See Figure . Pull timing chain away from chain damper, and measure distance. If timing chain can be pulled away from chain damper by more than 3/8", replace timing chain.
- Remove camshaft sprocket bolts. Remove camshaft sprocket and timing chain. If crankshaft sprocket needs replacing, use Sprocket Puller (J-5825-A) to remove crankshaft sprocket.