Timing Drive Components: Installation
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- 1.
Install the timing chain onto the 2 camshaft phaser and sprockets and the crankshaft sprocket.- Install the timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the timing chain arm.
- Install the timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
NOTE:
If equipped with aluminum timing chain tensioner.
NOTE:
If the timing chain tensioner plunger is not pinned in the compressed position, follow the next step.
- 2.
Reset the timing chain tensioner.- 1.
Position the timing chain tensioner in a soft-jawed vise.
- 2.
Spread the ends of the ratchet wire clip apart.
- 3.
Using the soft-jawed vise, compress the plunger to the reset position.
- 4.
Install a locking pin in the 2 holes of the timing chain tensioner body to hold the plunger in place.
- 1.
- 3.NOTE: If equipped with aluminum timing chain tensioner.NOTE: Do not remove the locking pin until the tensioner bolts are tightened.
Install the timing chain tensioner.
- 1.
Install the bolts.- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- 2.
Remove the locking pin.
- 1.
NOTE:
If equipped with cast iron timing chain tensioner.
NOTE:
If the timing chain tensioner plunger and ratchet assembly are not pinned in the compressed position, follow the next 4 steps.
- 4.NOTE: Do not compress the ratchet assembly. This will damage the ratchet assembly.
Using the edge of a vise, compress the timing chain tensioner plunger.
- 7.
Install a locking pin into the hole in the tensioner housing to hold the ratchet assembly and the plunger in during installation.
- 8.NOTE: If equipped with cast iron timing chain tensioner.NOTE: Do not remove the locking pin until the tensioner bolts are tightened.
Install the timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- 10.NOTE: Do not rely on the Camshaft Alignment Tool to prevent camshaft rotation. Damage to the tool or the camshaft can occur.
Using a wrench on the flats of the exhaust camshaft to prevent camshaft rotation, tighten the exhaust camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
- 11.NOTE: The Camshaft Alignment Tool is for camshaft alignment only. Using this tool to prevent engine rotation can result in engine damage.
Using a wrench on the flats of the intake camshaft to prevent camshaft rotation, tighten the intake camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
- 12.
Install the front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover .
- 13.
Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, rotate the engine clockwise until the fuel injection cam lobe is at zero lift.
- 15.
Install the fuel injection pump housing and the 4 bolts.- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in) plus an additional 60 degrees.
- 16.
Install the tappet and fuel injection pump. For additional information, refer to Fuel Charging and Controls 2.0L GTDI .
- 17.
Install the RH fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to Front End Body Panels .