Secondary Timing Chain
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM ProMaster 3500, 2017 RAM ProMaster 2500, and 2017 RAM ProMaster 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If removed, install the upper timing chain guide (2). Tighten nuts (3) to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
- If removed, install the right upper timing chain guide (2). Tighten the bolts (1, 3) to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
- Install the plug (4) and tighten to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
- Install the upper timing chain (1) onto the fuel injection pump sprocket (5) and route timing chain into cylinder head.NOTE:
Note the orientation of the intake camshaft sprocket (2) during the removal procedure.
NOTE:Be sure the timing chain has no slack between gears (5 and 6).
- Position the upper timing chain (1) onto the intake camshaft sprocket and install sprocket (6). Tighten bolt (4) with washer (3) finger tight.NOTE:
Note the orientation of the exhaust camshaft sprocket (2) during the removal procedure.
- Position the upper timing chain onto the exhaust camshaft sprocket (2) and install sprocket. Tighten the bolt (5) with washer finger tight.
- Install the NEW upper timing chain tensioner. Refer to TENSIONER, ENGINE TIMING, INSTALLATION .
- Tighten the intake camshaft sprocket bolt (4) to 110 N.m (81 ft. lbs.).
- Make sure the chain (1) is tensioned between the gears (2) and (3). Tighten the exhaust camshaft bolt (5) to 110 N.m (81 ft. lbs.).
- Remove the (special tool #99360614, Pins, Camshaft Locking) (1).
- Using NEW sealing washers, install the plugs (2) into cylinder head cover (1) and tighten to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
- If required, position an appropriate Torx bit socket on the backside of the fuel injection pump shaft to keep it from turning.
- Tighten the bolt (1) securing the drive gear shaft (2) to the high pressure pump shaft to 110 N.m (81 ft. lbs.).
- Remove the Locking Pin tool (5).
- If necessary, Install the fuel injection pump. Refer to PUMP, FUEL INJECTION, INSTALLATION .
- the upper timing cover. Refer to COVER(S), ENGINE TIMING, INSTALLATION .
- Install the lower timing cover. Refer to COVER(S), ENGINE TIMING, INSTALLATION .
- Install the lower timing cover plug (1) and tighten to 11 N.m (97 in. lbs.).
- Install the engine into vehicle
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Start the engine and inspect for leaks.