Timing Chain Replacement

TIMING CHAIN ASSEMBLY AND SPROCKETS

Fig. 7 Valve Timing Marks:

Crankshaft Sprocket Installation:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Engine front cover assembly. Timing Cover
2. Rotate crankshaft assembly until timing punch marks on crankshaft sprocket and camshaft sprocket are aligned to marks on engine block or timing chain dampener.
3. Camshaft sprocket bolts/screws.
4. Camshaft sprocket and timing chain assembly.
5. Crankshaft sprocket using J 23444-A.
6. Timing chain dampener bolts/screws and dampener.
7. Key if necessary.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Key if previously removed.
2. Crankshaft sprocket using J38612.
3. Camshaft sprocket and timing chain assembly.
^ Make sure timing marks on camshaft and crankshaft sprockets are aligned with marks cast into engine block.
^ Coat crankshaft and camshaft sprockets with engine oil.

4. Camshaft sprocket bolts/screws.
Tighten Camshaft sprocket bolts/screws to 24 Nm (18 lb.ft.).

5. Timing chain dampener and bolts/screws.
Tighten bolts/screws to 21 Nm (15 lb. ft.).

6. Engine front cover assembly. Timing Cover