Timing Drive Components: Installation

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Install the camshaft sprockets and the bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.

Fig 1: Locating Camshaft Sprockets & Bolts
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Install the timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 2: Locating RH Timing Chain Guide & Bolts
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Install the timing chain.

Fig 3: Locating Timing Chain
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Install the timing chain tensioner arm.

Fig 4: Locating Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
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NOTE: If the timing chain tensioner plunger and ratchet assembly are not pinned in the compressed position, follow the next 4 steps.
Using the edge of a vise, compress the timing chain tensioner plunger.
NOTE: Do not compress the ratchet assembly. This will damage the ratchet assembly.

Fig 5: Compressing Timing Chain Tensioner Plunger
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Using a small pick, push back and hold the ratchet mechanism.

Fig 6: Pushing Back & Hold Ratchet Mechanism
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While holding the ratchet mechanism, push the ratchet arm back into the tensioner housing.

Fig 7: Holding Ratchet Mechanism
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Install a paper clip into the hole in the tensioner housing to hold the ratchet assembly and the plunger in during installation.

Fig 8: Identifying Paper Clip Into Hole In Tensioner Housing
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Install the timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts. Remove the paper clip to release the piston.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 9: Locating Timing Chain Tensioner & Bolts
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Using the flats on the camshafts to prevent camshaft rotation, tighten the bolts.
- Tighten to 72 Nm (53 lb-ft).
NOTE: The Camshaft Alignment Plate is for camshaft alignment only. Using this tool to prevent engine rotation can result in engine damage.

Fig 10: Locating Camshaft Bolts
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Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Installation .