Camshaft Timing

Camshaft Timing

Special Tools:

Special Tools:

Special Tool(s)

1. In order to carry out camshaft timing, the following components must be removed.
- Remove the roller followers.

2. NOTE: You must retime the LH and RH camshafts when either camshaft is disturbed.

Turn the crankshaft clockwise to position the number one cylinder at Top Dead Center (TDC).





3. Remove the retainer and position the A/C manifold tube aside.






4. NOTE: The special tool must be installed on the damper and should contact the engine block, this positions the engine at TDC.

NOTE: Late build pulley shown, early build pulley similar

Install the special tool.





5. Install the special tools to the RH cylinder head and tighten the 2 top clamp bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).






6. CAUTION: The RH camshaft sprocket bolt is a LH threaded bolt.

Using the special tool with the Camshaft Sprocket Nut Socket 303 565, loosen the RH camshaft sprocket bolt.





7. Loosen the top 2 special tool clamp bolts.






8. NOTE: The camshaft timing slots are off center.





Position the camshaft timing slots below the centerline of the camshaft to correctly fit the special tools and install the special tools on the front of the RH cylinder head.





9. Remove the RH camshaft tensioner.





10. Install the special tool.






11. CAUTION: The RH camshaft sprocket bolt is a LH threaded bolt.

Tighten the bolts.
1 Tighten the special tool top 2 clamp bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
2 Using the special tool with the Camshaft Sprocket Nut Socket 303 565, tighten the camshaft bolt to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).





12. Remove the special tool.






13. Install the RH camshaft tensioner.
^ Tighten to 44 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).

14. Remove the special tools from the RH cylinder head.





15. Install the special tools on the front of the LH cylinder head and tighten the top 2 clamp bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





16. Loosen the LH camshaft sprocket bolt.





17. Loosen the top 2 clamp bolts on the special tool to allow the camshaft sprocket to rotate freely.






18. NOTE: The camshaft timing slots are off center.

Position the camshaft timing slots below the centerline of the camshaft to correctly fit the special tools, and install the special tools on the rear of the LH cylinder head.





19. Remove the LH camshaft tensioner.





20. Install the special tool.





21. Tighten the bolts.
1 Tighten the special tool top 2 clamp bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
2 Tighten the LH camshaft bolt 85 Nm (63 lb ft.).





22. Remove the special tool.






23. Install the LH camshaft tensioner.
^ Tighten to 44 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).

24. Remove the special tools from the LH cylinder head.
25. Install the following components.
- Install the roller followers.