Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Camshaft Timing Chain






Camshaft Timing Chain

Removing

- Removing engine => [ Engine, Removing ] Engine, Removing.

- To separate engine and transmission => [ Engine and Transmission, Separating ] Engine and Transmission, Separating.

- Fasten engine on engine and transmission holder => [ Engine and Transmission, Securing to Holder ] Engine and Transmission, Securing to Holder.

- Remove cylinder head cover => [ Cylinder Head Cover ] Service and Repair.

- Remove drive plate => [ Drive Plate ] Drive Plate.

- Remove oil pan => [ Oil Pan ] Oil Pan.

- Remove camshaft timing chain from camshafts => [ Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing from Camshafts ] Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing From Camshafts.

- Remove timing chain lower cover => [ Lower Timing Chain Cover ] Lower Timing Chain Cover.

- Mark camshaft timing chain running direction with arrows using paint - upper arrow - for reinstallation.





Risk of damaging camshaft timing chain.

Do not mark camshaft timing chain with punch, notch or something similar.

- Remove mounting pin - arrow - and remove guide rail - 1 -.





- Remove camshaft timing chain.

Installing

Tightening specifications => [ Camshaft Timing Chains, Assembly Overview ] Camshaft Timing Chains, Assembly Overview.

- When reinstalling a used camshaft timing chain, note running direction marking - lower arrow -.





- Place camshaft timing chain on chain sprocket.

- Insert guide rail - 1 - and tighten mounting pins - arrows -.





The rest of installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

- Install timing chain lower cover => [ Lower Timing Chain Cover ] Lower Timing Chain Cover.

- Install camshaft timing chain (adjusting timing) => [ Installing (Adjusting Valve
Timing) ] Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing From Camshafts.

- Install oil pan => [ Installing ] Oil Pan.

- Install drive plate => [ Drive Plate ] Drive Plate.

- Install cylinder head cover => [ Cylinder Head Cover ] Service and Repair

- Install engine => [ Engine, Installing ] Engine, Installing.

- Fill engine oil and check oil level.