Timing - Single Camshaft

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Fig 1: Securing Timing Chain Tensioner Using Timing Chain Wedge

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1 - CYLINDER HEAD

2 - SPECIAL TOOL 8379

3 - TIMING CHAIN

NOTE: to adjust the timing on one camshaft, preform the following procedure.

Using the Wedge Locking Tool 8379 (2), stabilize the secondary chain drive (3). For reference purposes, mark the chain-to-sprocket position.

Remove the camshaft drive gear retaining bolt.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Camshaft Drive Gear

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1 - SPECIAL TOOL 8279 TIMING CHAIN WEDGE

2 - CAMSHAFT DRIVE GEAR

3 - RETAINING BOLT

4 - CYLINDER HEAD

Carefully remove the camshaft drive gear (2) from the camshaft.
Re-index the camshaft drive gear in the chain until the V6 mark is at the same position as the V6 mark on the opposite camshaft drive gear.

Fig 3: Special Tool 8428
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1 - Camshaft hole

2 - Special Tool 8428

Using Camshaft Holder 8428 (2), rotate the camshaft until the alignment dowel on the camshaft is aligned with the slot in the camshaft drive gear.

CAUTION: Remove excess oil from camshaft sprocket retaining bolt before reinstalling bolt. Failure to do so may cause over tightening of the bolt, resulting in bolt failure.

Fig 4: Camshaft Sprocket

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1 - TORQUE WRENCH

2 - CAMSHAFT SPROCKET

3 - LEFT CYLINDER HEAD

4 - SPECIAL TOOL 6958 SPANNER WITH ADAPTER PINS 8346

Position the camshaft drive gear onto the camshaft, remove oil from bolt then install the retaining bolt. Using Spanner Wrench 6958 with Adapter Pins 8346 (4) and a suitable torque wrench (1), tighten retaining bolt to 122 N.m (90 ft. Lbs.).
Remove the Wedge Locking Tool 8379.
Rotate the crankshaft two full revolutions, then verify that the camshaft drive gear V6 marks are in fact aligned.
Install the cylinder head covers. See INSTALLATION .