1ST Timing Chain & Chain TENSIONER: Installation
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- Install crankshaft sprocket. Ensure match mark on right bank intake camshaft aligns with mark on cylinder head. See Fig 1. Install right bank 1st timing chain intake camshaft sprocket. Install timing chain tensioner. Install 1st timing chain. Ensure Silver plate on right 1st timing chain aligns with match marks on right bank 1st timing chain intake camshaft sprocket. See Fig 2.
- Install idler sprocket No. 2 and sprocket shaft. Align Silver plate on left 1st timing chain with match marks on idler sprocket No. 2. See Fig 2.
- Install 1st timing chain on crankshaft sprocket. Ensure Gold or Yellow plate of 1st timing chain aligns with mark on crankshaft sprocket. See Fig 2.
- Push plunger of tension adjuster No. 1 into tensioner body. Insert pin into tensioner set hole. Install timing chain tensioner adjuster No. 1. Remove pin from set hole. Install timing chain guides No. 1 and No. 2. Ensure sprocket and chain timing marks align. See Fig 2.
- Install left bank 2nd timing chain. See LEFT (NO. 1) BANK 2ND TIMING CHAIN & CHAIN TENSIONER . Coat timing chains, guide rail, sprockets and tensioner with clean engine oil. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .