Standard Procedure - Engine Timing Verification
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the engine vibration dampener. Refer to DAMPER, VIBRATION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the vacuum pump Refer to PUMP, VACUUM, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
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- Remove the compressor mounting bolt (1).
- Remove the bolt and position the waste gate solenoid valve aside (1).
- Free the oil vapor pressure sensor (1).
- Disconnect the electrical connections (2) and position the wiring aside.
- Remove the bolt (1) on the rigid pipe from the thermostat to the radiator and heater assembly.
- Remove the bolts (2a) and remove the bracket on the cylinder head (2b).
- Turn the camshaft and mount the timing adjustment tool in its position on the vacuum unit.
- Install the (special tool #10277, Tool, Camshaft Timing Locking) (1) to the rear of the camshaft. Install three bolts (2) and tighten to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
- Install the (special tool #10276, Tool, Crankshaft Timing Locking) (1) with three bolts (3) tightened to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.) and one bolt (2) tightened to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).
- If the bolt (2) does not align with the lower timing belt cover mounting boss, the camshaft timing is not correct. Proceed to the timing belt service procedures. Refer to BELT, TIMING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .