Timing Chain: Installation

Invert the engine on the engine stand.
Install the crankshaft sprocket (2).

Fig 1: Installing Crankshaft Sprocket
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Ensure the crankshaft has maintained 40 degrees ATDC. If not, rotate until aligned with 40 degree marking.

Fig 2: Aligning Crankshaft
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Align the balance shaft sprocket with the timing mark (3) and the copper teeth (1) of the timing chain.

Fig 3: Aligning Balance Shaft Sprocket With Timing Mark & Inserting & Aligning Camshaft Sprockets
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Insert the camshaft sprockets (6) into the timing chain and align the camshaft sprocket timing marks (4) and (5) with the copper teeth (1) of the timing chain.
Install the timing chain with the sprockets and route within in the timing chain guides (1).

Fig 4: Installing Timing Chain With Sprockets
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Using Special Tools 9104 (1) and 9105 Camshaft Locating Plates, lock the camshaft sprockets.

Fig 5: Locking Camshaft Sprockets
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Install the oil pump, the oil pump drive chain (2) and the oil pump drive chain tensioner (1). See OIL PUMP .

Fig 6: Installing Oil Pump, Oil Pump Drive Chain & Oil Pump Drive Chain Tensioner
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Rotate the engine to the upright position.
Install the timing chain cover. Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.). See TIMING CHAIN COVER .

Fig 7: Tightening Timing Chain Cover Bolts
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Remove Special Tools 9104 and 9105 Camshaft Locating Plates from the camshaft sprockets.