Timing Drive Components: Installation

CAUTION: The timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage to valves and pistons will result.

CAUTION: Do not compress the ratchet assembly. This will damage the ratchet assembly.

Fig 1: Compressing Tensioner Plunger

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Compress the tensioner plunger, using an edge of a vise.
Using a small screwdriver or pick, push back and hold the ratchet mechanism.

Fig 2: Pushing Back & Holding Ratchet Mechanism
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While holding the ratchet mechanism, push the ratchet arm back into the tensioner housing.

Fig 3: Push The Ratchet Arm Back Into The Tensioner Housing
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Install a paper clip into the hole in the tensioner housing to hold the ratchet assembly and plunger in during installation.

Fig 4: Installing Paper Clip Into Hole In Tensioner Housing
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If the copper links are not visible, mark two links on one end and one link on the other end, and use as timing marks.

Fig 5: Marking Timing Chain
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Install the timing chain guide.
1. Position LH timing chain guide.
2. Install and tighten the bolts.
3. Position the RH timing chain guide.
4. Install and tighten the RH bolts.
Fig 6: Tightening Timing Chain Guide Bolts
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Install the timing chain and the crankshaft sprocket.
1. Slide the crankshaft sprocket onto the crankshaft, aligning the copper links on the timing chains with the dot on the crankshaft sprocket.
2. Position the timing chains over the camshaft sprockets, aligning the copper links with the dots on the camshaft sprockets.
Fig 7: Identifying Timing Chain
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Make sure that the (A) copper marks on the timing chain/belt are lined up with the corresponding dots on the crankshaft sprockets and the camshaft sprocket.

Fig 8: Aligning Timing Chain
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Make sure that the (A) camshaft sprocket keyway is 90 degrees from the (B) valve cover mounting surface.

Fig 9: Checking Camshaft Keyway
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Position the LH and RH timing chain tensioner arms on the dowel pins.

Fig 10: Installing Timing Chain Tensioner Arms

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Position the RH timing chain tensioner and install the bolts.

Fig 11: Tightening RH Timing Chain Tensioner
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Position the LH timing chain tensioner and install the bolts.

Fig 12: Tightening LH Timing Chain Tensioner
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Remove both the RH and LH retaining pins from the timing chain tensioner.

Fig 13: Removing Retaining Pins From Timing Chain Tensioners
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Install the crankshaft sensor ring on the crankshaft sprocket.

Fig 14: Identifying Crankshaft Sensor Ring
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Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
Install the roller followers. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWER .