Left (No. 1) Bank 2ND Timing Chain & Chain TENSIONER: Installation

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To install, ensure crankshaft sprocket and idler sprocket No. 2 match marks on block are aligned. See Figure. Install timing chain guide No. 4. Ensure exhaust and intake camshaft knock pins are aligned with match marks on cylinder head. See Fig 1. To install timing chain, align match marks on Yellow plate of left bank 2nd timing chain and idler sprocket No. 2. See Fig 2.
Install sprockets on intake and exhaust camshafts by aligning Silver plate of left bank 2nd timing chain. Match marks on intake sprocket and exhaust sprockets. See Fig 2. Install intake and exhaust camshaft sprocket bolts. Place spanner on hexagonal part of camshaft to hold camshaft stationary. Tighten sprocket bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Install timing chain guide No. 5. Push plunger of timing chain adjuster No. 3 into tensioner body. Install pin into set hole of tensioner. Install timing chain adjuster No. 3. Remove pin from tensioner set hole. Rotate crankshaft 2 rotations clockwise, then align timing mark on crankshaft and timing mark on cylinder block. Ensure all timing marks on sprockets align with match marks on block.

Fig 1: Aligning Left Bank Camshaft Knock Pins
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Fig 2: Locating Left Bank Camshaft Timing Chain Marks
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Coat timing chains, guide rail, sprockets and tensioner with clean engine oil. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts in sequence. See Figure. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .