Timing Drive Components: Installation

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Remove the special tool.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Camshaft Tool (303-465)
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CAUTION: Do not rotate the camshafts. The valves and pistons may be damaged.

Fig 2: Locating Cam Holding Area And Sprocket Bolt

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If the camshaft sprockets were not removed, use the flats on the camshafts to prevent camshaft rotation and loosen the sprocket bolts.
If removed, install the camshaft sprockets and the bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.

Fig 3: Locating Camshaft Sprocket Bolts
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Install the LH timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts And LH Timing Chain Guide
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- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Install the timing chain.

Fig 5: View Of Timing Chain
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Install the RH timing chain guide.

Fig 6: Locating RH Timing Chain Guide
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Position the timing chain tensioner and install the 2 bolts.

Fig 7: Locating Timing Chain Tensioner & Bolts
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- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Remove the paper clip to release the piston.
Install the special tool.

Fig 8: Identifying Special Camshaft Tool (303-465)
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CAUTION: Do not rely on the Camshaft Alignment Plate to prevent camshaft rotation. The tool or the camshafts may be damaged.

Fig 9: Locating Camshaft Sprocket Bolts

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Using the flats on the camshafts to prevent camshaft rotation, tighten the bolts.
- Tighten to 72 Nm (53 lb-ft).
Install the front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover in this article.