Timing Chain Component (RH) Installation Note

Rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the keyway is in the 3 o'clock position.
Position the mark on the exhaust camshaft to 12 o'clock position.

Fig 1: Rotating Crankshaft Clockwise
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Position the mark on the intake camshaft to 3 o'clock position.
NOTE:
- Install the timing chain (RH) by aligning the colored links on the timing chain (RH) with the marks on the timing sprockets.
Fig 2: Positioning Mark On Intake Camshaft To 3 O'Clock Position
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Install the timing chain (RH) in the following order.
1. Chain guide
2. Timing chain
3. Tensioner arm
NOTE:
- If timing marks in the timing chains are not evident, use a permanent-type marker to mark the crankshaft and camshaft timing marks on the timing chain.
1. Mark any link to use as the crankshaft timing mark.
2. Count 29 links from the crankshaft timing mark and mark as the exhaust camshaft sprocket timing mark.
3. Continue counting to 42 mark the link as the intake camshaft sprocket timing mark.
CAUTION:
- Install the camshaft journal thrust cap last, or damage to the thrust cap may occur.
Fig 3: Installing RH Timing Chain
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Fig 4: Identifying Timing Chain Links
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Tighten the bearing caps evenly in several passes in the order shown.
NOTE:
- After adjusting the camshaft end play using the thrust caps 1R and 5R, tighten the other bearing caps.
Fig 5: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of RH Bearing Caps
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