Timing Chain Removal / Installation - 2.3L: Installation

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Remove the camshaft alignment plate SST .

Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Alignment Plate (303-465)
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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: Locating Flats On Camshaft
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If removed, install the camshaft sprockets and the bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.

Fig 3: Locating Camshaft Sprockets Bolts
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Install the LH timing chain guide and bolts.

Fig 4: Locating LH Timing Chain Guide With Torque Specifications
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Install the timing chain.

Fig 5: Locating Timing Chain
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Install the RH timing chain guide.

Fig 6: Locating RH 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: Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt With Torque Specification
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Install the camshaft alignment plate SST .

Fig 8: Identifying Camshaft Alignment Plate (303-465)
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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: Locating Camshaft Bolts
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Tightening Torque:

72 Nm {7.3 kgf-m, 53 ft-lbf}
Install the front cover. See ENGINE FRONT COVER REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 2.3L ,