Timing Drive Components: Installation

CAUTION: The timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage to valves and pistons will result.

CAUTION: Do not compress the ratchet assembly. This will damage the ratchet assembly.

Fig 1: Compressing Tensioner Plunger

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Compress the tensioner plunger, using an edge of a vise.
Using a small screwdriver or pick, push back and hold the ratchet mechanism.

Fig 2: Holding Ratchet Mechanism Using Screwdriver
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While holding the ratchet mechanism, push the ratchet arm back into the tensioner housing.

Fig 3: Pushing Ratchet Arm Back Into Tensioner Housing
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Install a paper clip into the hole in the tensioner housing to hold the ratchet assembly and plunger in during installation.

Fig 4: Installing Paper Clip Into Hole In Tensioner Housing
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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.

Fig 5: Locating Link Timing Marks on Timing Chain
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Fig 6: Installing Timing Chain Guide
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Install the timing chain guide.
1. Position LH timing chain guide.
2. Install and tighten the bolts.
3. Position the RH timing chain guide.
4. Install and tighten the RH bolts.
Fig 7: Installing Timing Chain, Camshaft Sprockets And Crankshaft Sprockets
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Install the timing chain, camshaft sprockets, and the crankshaft sprockets.
Make sure that the (A) copper marks on the timing chain/belt are lined up with the corresponding dots on the crankshaft sprockets and the camshaft sprocket.

Fig 8: Verifying Camshaft Sprocket-To-Copper Link Alignment
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Make sure that the (A) camshaft sprocket keyway is 90 degrees from the (B) valve cover mounting surface.

Fig 9: Identifying Camshaft Sprocket Keyway At 90 Degrees From Valve Cover Mounting Surface
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Fig 10: Positioning LH And RH Timing Chain Tensioner Arms On Dowel Pins
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Position the LH and RH timing chain tensioner arms on the dowel pins.
Position the RH timing chain tensioner and install the bolts.

Fig 11: Installing RH Timing Chain Tensioner
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Position the LH timing chain tensioner and install the bolts.

Fig 12: Installing LH Timing Chain Tensioner
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Remove both the RH and LH retaining pins from the timing chain tensioner.

Fig 13: Removing Retaining Pin From Timing Chain Tensioner
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Install the crankshaft sensor ring on the crankshaft sprocket.

Fig 14: Installing Crankshaft Sensor Ring On Crankshaft Sprocket
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Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
Install the roller followers. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWER .