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Timing Belt Chain: Installation

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Fig 1: Accessory Drive Belt Bolt
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  1. Disconnect the battery.
  2. Remove the accessory drive belt.
    Fig 2: Left Front Cylinder Head Cover
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  3. Remove the right cylinder head cover. See REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the intake camshaft. See REMOVAL .
    Fig 3: Removing The Timing Chain
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  5. Remove a link from the timing chain (3).
  6. Use a temporary link to connect the new timing chain to the old timing chain.
  7. Keep tension on the timing chain as the crankshaft is rotated in the direction of engine travel (clockwise).
  8. When the new chain is fed completely through the engine, remove the temporary link.
  9. Reconnect the timing chain using a new master link.
  10. Install the intake camshaft. See INSTALLATION .
    Fig 4: Locating Number Stamp Visible Through The Camshaft Sensor Holes
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  11. Install the right cylinder head cover. See INSTALLATION .
  12. Remove the camshaft position sensors and verify that the sensor wheel stamps are visible through the sensor holes (5).
    Fig 5: Accessory Drive Belt Bolt
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  13. Install the accessory drive belt.
  14. Reconnect the battery.