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Timing Chain and Sprocket


TIMING CHAIN AND SPROCKETS









TOOL REQUIRED:
J-36660 Torque Angle Meter

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Front cover.
2. Align timing marks on sprockets so that they are as close together as possible.
3. Timing chain damper.
4. Camshaft sprocket bolt.
5. Camshaft sprocket and chain.
6. Crankshaft sprocket.

CLEAN
^ Timing chain.
^ Sprockets.

INSPECT
^ All components for wear and/or damage.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
^ If the pistons have not been moved in the engine, go to Step 3, otherwise Step 1.
^ If the balance shaft timing has been disturbed, refer to "Balance Shaft."

1. Turn crankshaft so that number one piston is at top dead center.
2. Turn camshaft so that with sprocket temporarily installed, timing mark is straight down.
3. Assemble timing chain on sprockets with timing marks in their closest together position.
4. Timing chain and sprocket.
5. Camshaft sprocket bolt.

TIGHTEN
^ Bolt to 100 Nm + 90° (74 lb. ft. +90°).

6. Timing chain damper.

TIGHTEN
^ Special bolt to 19 Nm (14 lb. ft.).

7. Front cover.