Timing Chain Removal/Installation - 2.3L: Installation

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Remove the special tool.

Fig 1: Removing Special Tool
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CAUTION:
- Do not rotate the camshafts. Damage to the valves and pistons can occur.
If the camshaft sprockets were not removed, use the flats on the camshafts to prevent camshaft rotation and loosen the sprocket bolts.

Fig 2: Loosening Sprocket Bolts
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If removed, install the camshaft sprockets and the bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.

Fig 3: Installing Camshaft Sprocket Bolts
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Install the left-hand timing chain guide and bolts.

Fig 4: Installing Left-Hand Timing Chain Guide - With Torque Specification
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Install the timing chain.

Fig 5: Installing Timing Chain
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Install the right-hand timing chain guide.

Fig 6: Installing Right-Hand Timing Chain Guide
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Install the timing chain tensioner and the bolts. Remove the paper clip to release the piston.

Fig 7: Installing Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts - With Torque Specification
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Install the special tool.

Fig 8: Installing Special Tool
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CAUTION:
- Do not rely on the Camshaft Alignment Plate to prevent camshaft rotation. Damage to the tool or the camshafts can result.
Using the flats on the camshafts to prevent camshaft rotation, tighten the bolts.

Fig 9: Tightening Camshafts Bolts - With Torque Specification
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Install the front cover. See ENGINE FRONT COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.3L .