Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Installation

Special Tools 

J 39946  Crankshaft Socket - 4.0L and 4.6L

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Fig 1: Aligning Timing Marks Of Camshaft Intermediate & Crankshaft Sprockets
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1. Install the primary camshaft drive chain on the camshaft intermediate drive shaft sprocket and crankshaft sprocket.
2. Align the timing marks (1) of the camshaft intermediate drive shaft sprocket and crankshaft sprocket. Ensure the marks are aligned vertically.
Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Sprocket
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3. Ensure the number one piston is at Top Dead Center (TDC) and the crankshaft pin (1) is approximately at the one o'clock position using the J 39946  socket.
4. Install the primary camshaft drive chain, camshaft intermediate drive shaft sprocket and crankshaft sprocket as an assembly (3) onto the camshaft intermediate drive shaft (4) and the crankshaft (2).
Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Intermediate Drive Shaft Sprocket Bolt
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CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

5. Install the camshaft intermediate drive shaft sprocket bolt and tighten to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
Fig 4: Locating Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Guide & Bolts
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6. Install the primary camshaft drive chain guide (1).
7. Install the primary camshaft drive chain guide bolts and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Fig 5: Collapsing Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner
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8. Collapse the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner using the following procedure:
   1. Rotate the ratchet release lever counterclockwise and hold.
   2. Collapse the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner shoe and hold.
   3. Release the ratchet lever and slowly release the pressure on the shoe.
9. When the ratchet lever moves to the first detent a click should be heard and felt. Insert a pin through the hole in the release lever in order to lock the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner shoe in the collapsed position.
Fig 6: Identifying Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner to Engine Block Bolts
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NOTE:

Ensure the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner release lever is facing out.

10. Install the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner.
11. Install the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner bolts and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
12. Remove the pin in the release lever locking the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner.
Fig 7: Ensuring Vertical Timing Mark Alignment
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13. Ensure the timing marks (1) are aligned vertically.