Camshaft Timing Chain: Installing

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The chain tensioner for the tensioning rail is installed and secured using the locking pin T40011.
The crankshaft sprocket is secured by the thrust piece T10368.

Tightening specifications, refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN OVERVIEW .

NOTE:

The following must be performed in one sequence; 2 technicians are necessary.

The painted links on the timing chain must be positioned on the marks on the sprockets.

Hold the wrench until the tensioning and guide rails are installed.

-- Check the crankshaft TDC position.

Fig 1: Identifying Timing Chain Markings

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-- Install the timing chain on the exhaust camshaft.

Fig 2: Identifying Intake Camshaft Turned Using Wrench

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-- Install the timing chain on the crankshaft.

-- Rotate the intake camshaft using the wrench in the -direction of the arrow- and install the timing chain. Continue to hold the camshaft with the wrench.

-- Install the timing chain tensioning rail and tighten the guide pins -2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Timing Chain Components

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-- Install the timing chain guide rail and tighten the guide pins -1-.

-- Install the bearing bracket and hand tighten the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 4: Bearing Bracket Bolts

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-- Remove the locking pin T40011 from the chain tensioner.

-- Tighten the bearing bracket bolts -arrows- to specifications. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN OVERVIEW .

Further installation is in the reverse order of removal.