Installation - Timing Chain

TIMING CHAIN




1. Verify that the crankshaft sprocket keyway is at the 9 o'clock position.




2. Align camshaft timing marks (3) so they are parallel to the cylinder head and aligned each other as shown.




3. Install timing chain guide (4) and tighten bolts to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).




4. Install timing chain so plated links on chain align with timing marks on camshaft sprockets (1).




5. Align timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket (2) with the plated link (3) on the timing chain. Position chain so slack will be on the tensioner side.





NOTE: Keep the slack in the timing chain on the tensioner side.

6. Install the moveable timing chain pivot guide (6) and tighten bolt to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).




7. Reset timing chain tensioner (4) by lifting up on ratchet (2) and pushing plunger (3) inward towards the tensioner body (4). Insert Tensioner Pin 8514 into slot (1) to hold tensioner plunger in the retracted position.




8. Install timing chain tensioner (1) and tighten bolts to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
9. Remove timing Tensioner Pin 8514 (2).




10. Rotate the crankshaft CLOCKWISE two complete revolutions until the crankshaft is repositioned at the TDC position with the key way at the 9 o'clock position.




11. Verify that the camshafts timing marks (3) are in the proper position.
12. Install front timing chain cover.




13. Install the balancer and verify that balancer mark (2) and cover mark (1) are aligned.
14. Connect negative battery cable.
15. Fill with oil, start engine and check for leaks.