Timing Chain: Installation

LH timing chain 

• 1.
  
  Install the LH timing chain.
  • Align the colored link on the timing chain with the timing mark on the LH VCT assembly.
  • Align the remaining colored link on the timing chain with the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket.

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• 2.
  
  
  NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to provide enough slack in the chain to install the LH timing chain guide. Return the crankshaft keyway to the 12:30 position after installing the LH timing chain guide.

  Install the LH timing chain guide and bolt.

  Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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• 3.
  
  
  NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to provide enough slack in the chain to install the LH timing chain arm. Return the crankshaft keyway to the 12:30 position after installing the LH timing chain arm.

  Install the LH timing chain tensioner arm.

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• 4.
  
  Compress the primary timing chain tensioner plunger, using an edge of a vise.

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• 5.
  
  

  • 1.
    
    Using a small screwdriver, release and hold the ratchet lock mechanism.

  • 2.
    
    Push the ratchet arm into the tensioner.

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• 6.
  
  Install a pin into the hole of the tensioner housing to hold the plunger in place during installation.

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• 7.
  
  

  • 1.
    
    Install the LH primary timing chain tensioner and bolts.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

  • 2.
    
    Remove the holding pin from the tensioner.

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• 8.
  
  Using the special tool, rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise until the keyway is at the 9:30 position. Use Special Service Tool: 303-448 (T93P-6303-A) Holding Tool, Crankshaft.

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RH and LH timing chains 

• 9.
  
  Install the RH timing chain.
  • Align the colored link on the timing chain with the timing mark on the RH VCT assembly.
  • Align the remaining colored link on the timing chain with the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket.

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• 10.
  
  
  NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to provide enough slack in the chain to install the RH timing chain guide. Return the crankshaft keyway to the 9:30 position after installing the RH timing chain guide.

  Install the RH timing chain guide and bolt.

  Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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• 11.
  
  
  NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to provide enough slack in the chain to install the RH timing chain arm. Return the crankshaft keyway to the 9:30 position after installing the RH timing chain arm.

  Install the RH timing chain tensioner arm.

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• 12.
  
  Compress the primary timing chain tensioner plunger, using an edge of a vise.

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• 13.
  
  

  • 1.
    
    Using a small screwdriver, release and hold the ratchet lock mechanism.

  • 2.
    
    Push the ratchet arm into the tensioner.

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• 14.
  
  Install a pin into the hole of the tensioner housing to hold the plunger in place during installation.

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• 15.
  
  

  • 1.
    
    Install the RH primary timing chain tensioner and bolts.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

  • 2.
    
    Remove the holding pin from the tensioner.

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• 16.
  
  Install the engine front cover. Refer to: Engine Front Cover .