Single Camshaft Timing

NOTE: To adjust the timing on one camshaft, perform the following procedure.

Fig 1: Securing Timing Chain Tensioners Using Timing Chain Wedge

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1 - LEFT CYLINDER HEAD

2 - RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD

3 - SPECIAL TOOL 9867 WEDGE

4 - SPECIAL TOOL 9867 WEDGE

Using Chain Tensioner Wedge, special tool 9867 (3), stabilize the secondary chain drive. For reference purposes, mark the chain-to-sprocket position.
Remove the camshaft drive gear retaining bolt.
Carefully remove the camshaft drive gear from the camshaft.
Re-index the camshaft drive gear in the chain until the V8 mark is at the same position as the V8 mark on the opposite camshaft drive gear.

Fig 2: Locating Camshaft Sprocket Dowel
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1 - ADJUSTABLE PLIERS

2 - CAMSHAFT DOWEL

NOTE: When gripping the camshaft, place the pliers on the tube portion of the camshaft only. Do not grip the lobes or the sprocket areas.

Using a suitable pair of adjustable pliers (1), rotate the camshaft until the alignment dowel (2) on the camshaft is aligned with the slot in the camshaft drive gear.

Fig 3: Tightening Left Side Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

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1 - TORQUE WRENCH

2 - CAMSHAFT SPROCKET

3 - LEFT CYLINDER HEAD

4 - SPANNER WRENCH 6958 WITH ADAPTER PINS 8346

Fig 4: Tightening Right Side Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

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1 - TORQUE WRENCH

2 - SPANNER WRENCH 6958 WITH ADAPTER PINS 8346

3 - LEFT CAMSHAFT SPROCKET

4 - RIGHT CAMSHAFT SPROCKET

CAUTION: Remove excess oil from camshaft sprocket retaining bolt before reinstalling bolt. Failure to do so may cause over-torqueing of bolt resulting in bolt failure.

Position the camshaft drive gear onto the camshaft, remove oil from bolt then install the retaining bolt. Using Special Tools, Spanner Wrench 6958 with Adapter Pins 8346 and a suitable torque wrench (1), Tighten retaining bolt to 122 N.m (90 ft. Lbs.).

Fig 5: Securing Timing Chain Tensioners Using Timing Chain Wedge

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1 - LEFT CYLINDER HEAD

2 - RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD

3 - SPECIAL TOOL 9867 WEDGE

4 - SPECIAL TOOL 9867 WEDGE

Remove special tool 9867(3,4).

Fig 6: Positioning Secondary Chain Onto Camshaft Drive Gear
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1 - LEFT CYLINDER HEAD

2 - RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD
Rotate the crankshaft two full revolutions, then re verify that the camshaft drive gear V8 marks are in fact aligned.
Install the cylinder head covers. See INSTALLATION .