Timing Chain: Service and Repair

TOOLS REQUIRED
^ J 23523-F Crankshaft Balancer Remover and Installer
^ J 5825-A Installer
^ Or equivalent

REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine front timing cover.
2. Remove the crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring.





3. Align the camshaft sprocket and the crankshaft sprocket alignment marks.





4. Remove the timing chain and sprockets.





INSTALLATION
1. Rotate the camshaft sprocket so that the timing mark on the balance shaft drive gear is straight up.





2. Remove the drive gear. Turn the balance shaft so that the timing mark on the driven gear points down.





3. Reinstall the camshaft drive gear onto the camshaft.
^ Ensure that the timing marks align.
^ The number four cylinder should be at the top dead center of its compression stroke. When installing the distributor, position the rotor so that it faces the number four terminal.





4. Install the timing chain and the camshaft sprocket.
^ Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).