Timing Chain (3.1L): Removal
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove water pump. See WATER PUMP under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Raise and support vehicle. Remove undercover. Remove suspension crossmember. Remove starter. Remove flywheel cover.
- Loosen oil pan bolts, but DO NOT remove. Remove A/C pipe bracket. Remove pulley from vibration damper. Remove vibration damper bolt. Using Puller (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.