Timing Drive Components: Installation

Engines With Ratcheting Timing Chain Tensioners 

Fig 1: Compressing Tensioner Plunger

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Using a small screwdriver or pick, push back and hold the ratchet mechanism.

Fig 2: Pushing Back And Holding Ratchet Mechanism

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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 of each tensioner housing to hold the ratchet assembly and plunger in during installation.

• Remove the tensioner from the vise.

Fig 4: Retaining Ratchet Assembly & Plunger

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Engines With Non-Ratcheting Timing Chain Tensioners 

Fig 5: Compressing Tensioner Plunger

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Install a retaining clip on each tensioner to hold the plunger in during installation.

Fig 6: Installing Retaining Clip On Tensioner

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All Engines 

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

Fig 7: Locating/Marking Timing Chain Links

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Install the camshaft sprockets and new bolts. Tighten the bolts in two stages.

• Stage 1: Tighten the bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
• Stage 2: Tighten the bolt an additional 90 degrees (1/4 turn).

Fig 8: Installing Camshaft Sprockets And Bolts

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Using the special tool, position the crankshaft so the number one cylinder is at top dead center (TDC).

Fig 9: Positioning Crankshaft To Cylinder No. 1 TDC

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Install the crankshaft sprocket, making sure the flange faces forward.

Fig 10: Identifying Correct Crankshaft Sprocket Installation

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Install the timing chain guide.

1. Position the LH timing chain guide.
2. Install and tighten the LH bolts.
3. Position the RH timing chain guide.
4. Install and tighten the RH bolts.

Fig 11: Installing Timing Chain Guide

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Rotate the RH camshaft sprocket until the timing mark is approximately at the 11 o'clock position. Rotate the LH camshaft sprocket until the timing mark is approximately at the 12 o'clock position.

Fig 12: Identifying Proper Camshaft Sprocket Timing Mark Positions

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Position the LH (inner) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing mark on the sprocket.

Fig 13: Aligning Copper (Marked) Link With Timing Mark On Crankshaft Sprocket

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Install the LH timing chain on the sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing marks on the sprocket.

Fig 14: Aligning Copper (Marked) Link With Timing Marks On Camshaft Sprocket

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Fig 15: Installing LH Timing Chain Tensioner

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Engines With Ratcheting Timing Chain Tensioners 

Remove the retaining clip from the LH timing chain tensioner.

Fig 16: Removing Retaining Clip From LH Timing Chain Tensioner

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Engines With Non-Ratcheting Timing Chain Tensioners 

Remove the retaining clip from the LH timing chain tensioner.

Fig 17: Removing Retaining Clip From LH Timing Chain Tensioner

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All Engines 

Position the RH (outer) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing mark on the sprocket.

Fig 18: Aligning Copper (Marked) Link With Timing Mark On Crankshaft Sprocket

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Install the RH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing marks on the sprocket.

Fig 19: Aligning Copper (Marked) Link With Timing Marks On Camshaft Sprocket

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Position the RH timing chain tensioner arm on the dowel pin and install the RH timing chain tensioner.

Fig 20: Installing RH Timing Chain Tensioner

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Engines With Ratcheting Timing Chain Tensioners 

Remove the retaining clip from the RH timing chain tensioner.

Fig 21: Removing Retaining Clip From RH Timing Chain Tensioner

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Engines With Non-Ratcheting Timing Chain Tensioners 

Remove the retaining clip from the RH timing chain tensioner.

Fig 22: Removing Retaining Clip From RH Timing Chain Tensioner

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All Engines 

Make sure that the copper (marked) chain links are lined up with the dots on the crankshaft sprocket and the camshaft sprockets.

Fig 23: Verifying Copper (Marked) Chain Links Positions

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Rotate the camshaft until the lobe is in the up position.

Fig 24: Identifying Camshaft Lobe Position

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Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to prevent valve stem seal damage.

Fig 25: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils

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Fig 26: Installing Camshaft Roller Followers

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Install the eight spark plugs.

Fig 27: Installing Spark Plugs

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Install the eight ignition coils and bolts.

Fig 28: Installing Ignition Coils

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Connect the eight ignition coil electrical connectors.

Fig 29: Connecting Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors

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Install the crankshaft sensor ring on the crankshaft.

Fig 30: Installing Crankshaft Sensor Ring On Crankshaft

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