Timing Drive Components: Installation

CAUTION: Timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage to the pistons or valves will result.

Fig 1: Compressing Tensioner Plunger Using Edge Of Soft-Jawed Vise

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Compress the tensioner plunger, using the edge of a soft-jawed vise.
Install the tensioner retaining clip.
- Remove the tensioner from the vise.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Tensioner From Vise
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NOTE: There are 61 links in the timing chain.

Fig 3: Marking Copper Chain Links

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If the copper links are not visible, mark two links on one end and one link on the other end, and use as timing marks.
Install the timing chain guides.

Fig 4: Installing Timing Chain Guides
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Remove the special tool.

Fig 5: Removing Special Tool
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Position the crankshaft sprocket with the long hub facing outward.

Fig 6: Installing Crankshaft Sprocket With Long Hub Facing Outward
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Install the LH timing chain onto the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the one copper (marked) link on the timing chain with the slot on the crankshaft sprocket.

Fig 7: Aligning One Copper (Marked) Link On Timing Chain With Slot On Crankshaft Sprocket
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Position the LH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket with the two copper (marked) chain links and the camshaft sprocket timing mark aligned.

Fig 8: Installing LH Timing Chain On Camshaft Sprocket With Copper (Marked) Chain Links
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Position the RH (outer) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing mark on the sprocket.

Fig 9: Aligning Copper (Marked) Link With Timing Mark On Sprocket
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Position the RH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket. Make sure the two copper (marked) links align with the camshaft sprocket timing mark.

Fig 10: Installing RH Timing Chain On Camshaft Sprocket
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NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.

Fig 11: Installing Tensioner Arms And Tensioners

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Position the tensioner arms and tensioners, and install the bolts.
Remove the tensioner retaining clip.

Fig 12: Removing Tensioner Retaining Clip
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As a post-check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks.

Fig 13: Checking Alignment Of All Timing Marks
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Remove the special tool.
Position the crankshaft sensor ring on the crankshaft.

Fig 14: Installing Crankshaft Sensor Ring On Crankshaft
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Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER