Timing Drive Components: Installation

Install the camshaft drive gears and the bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.

Fig 1: Locating Camshaft Drive Gear Bolts
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Install the LH timing chain guide and bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Locating LH Timing Chain Guide Bolts
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Install the timing chain.

Fig 3: Locating Timing Chain
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Install the RH timing chain guide.

Fig 4: Locating RH Timing Chain Guide
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NOTE: If the timing chain tensioner plunger and ratchet assembly are not pinned in the compressed position, follow the next 4 steps.

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

Fig 5: Compressing Timing Chain Tensioner Plunger

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Using the edge of a vise, compress the timing chain tensioner plunger.
Using a small pick, push back and hold the ratchet mechanism.

Fig 6: Holding Ratchet Mechanism Using Small Pick
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While holding the ratchet mechanism, push the ratchet arm back into the tensioner housing.

Fig 7: Pushing Ratchet Arm Back Into Tensioner Housing
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Install a paper clip into the hole in the tensioner housing to hold the ratchet assembly and the plunger in during installation.

Fig 8: Holding Ratchet Assembly Using Paper Clip
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Install the timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Remove the paper clip to release the piston.
  
  Fig 9: Locating Timing Chain Tensioner And Bolts
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NOTE: The Camshaft Alignment Plate is for camshaft alignment only. Using this tool to prevent engine rotation can result in engine damage.

Using the flats on the camshafts to prevent camshaft rotation, tighten the camshaft drive gear bolts.
- Tighten to 72 Nm (53 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 10: Locating Camshaft Drive Gear Bolts
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Install the front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .