Timing - Single Camshaft

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Fig 1: Securing Timing Chain Tensioner Using Timing Chain Wedge

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1 - CYLINDER HEAD

2 -SPECIAL TOOL 8379

3 - TIMING CHAIN

NOTE: to adjust the timing on one camshaft, preform the following procedure.

Using Chain Tensioner Wedge, Special Tool 8379 (2), stabilize the secondary chain drive. For reference purposes, mark the chain-to-sprocket position. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Camshaft Drive Gear Removal/Installation

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1 - SPECIAL TOOL 8379 TIMING CHAIN WEDGE

2 - CAMSHAFT DRIVE GEAR

3 - RETAINING BOLT

4 - CYLINDER HEAD

Remove the camshaft drive gear retaining bolt. See Fig 2(3).
Carefully remove the camshaft drive gear from the camshaft.

Fig 3: Camshaft Sprocket V6 Marks (#1 TDC, Exhaust Stroke)
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1 - LEFT CYLINDER HEAD

2 - RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD
Re-index the camshaft drive gear in the chain until the V6 mark is at the same position as the V6 mark on the opposite camshaft drive gear (1,2). See Fig 3.
Using Special Tool 8428 Camshaft Wrench, rotate the camshaft until the alignment dowel on the camshaft is aligned with the slot in the camshaft drive gear.
CAUTION: Remove excess oil from camshaft sprocket retaining bolt before reinstalling bolt. Failure to do so may cause over-torqueing of bolt resulting in bolt failure.
Position the camshaft drive gear onto the camshaft, remove oil from bolt then install the retaining bolt. Using Special Tools, Spanner Wrench 6958 with Adapter Pins 8346 and a suitable torque wrench, Tighten retaining bolt to 122 N.m (90 ft. Lbs.).
Remove Special Tool 8379.
Rotate the crankshaft two full revolutions, then verify that the camshaft drive gear V6 marks are in fact aligned.
Install the cylinder head covers. Refer to COVER - CYLINDER HEAD .