Timing Chain: Service and Repair

Fig. 25 Timing marks aligned for correct valve timing. V6-232:

Fig. 8 Timing Mark Alignment:

EXC. 1988 V6-232
1. Remove timing case cover as outlined previously.
2. Crank the engine until the timing mark on the camshaft sprocket is adjacent to the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket, Figs. 11 & 12.
3. Remove cap screws, lock plate and fuel pump eccentric from front of camshaft.
4. Place a screwdriver behind the camshaft sprocket and carefully pry the sprocket and chain off the camshaft.
5. Reverse the foregoing procedure to install the chain, being sure to align the timing marks as shown in Figs. 11 and 12.