Installation - Timing Chain

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Timing Components

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Invert the engine on the engine stand.
Install the crankshaft sprocket (2).

Fig 2: Rotating Crankshaft To 40 Degrees ATDC
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Ensure the crankshaft has maintained 40 degrees ATDC. If not, rotate until aligned with 40 degree marking.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Timing Components
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Align the balance shaft sprocket with the timing mark (3) and the copper teeth (1) of the timing chain.
Insert the camshaft sprockets (6) into the timing chain and align the camshaft sprocket timing marks (4) and (5) with the copper teeth (1) of the timing chain.

Fig 4: Identifying Timing Chain Guides
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Install the timing chain with the sprockets and route within in the timing chain guides (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tools
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Using Special Tools 9104 (1) and 9105 Camshaft Locating Plates, lock the camshaft sprockets.

Fig 6: Identifying Oil Pump Chain Tensioner & Oil Pump Drive Chain
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Install the oil pump, the oil pump drive chain (2) and the oil pump drive chain tensioner (1). See INSTALLATION .

Fig 7: Locating Timing Chain Cover Bolts
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Rotate the engine to the upright position.
Install the timing chain cover. Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.). See INSTALLATION .
Remove Special Tools 9104 and 9105 Camshaft Locating Plates from the camshaft sprockets.