Timing Chain: Service and Repair

Remove or Disconnect

1. Engine front cover. Refer to "Engine Front Cover."

^ Crank the engine until the timing marks punched on crankshaft and camshaft sprockets (54 and 52) line up with shaft centers.

2. Bolts attaching the camshaft sprocket (52) to the camshaft.

3. Timing chain (53) with the camshaft sprocket (52).

CAUTION: Do not turn the crankshaft after the timing chain and camshaft sprocket have been removed to prevent damage to engine parts.

Install or Connect

Note

^ When installing a new timing chain, a new crankshaft sprocket and camshaft sprocket must also be installed.

1. Timing chain (53) with the camshaft sprocket (52) on the camshaft.

^ Ensure that the timing marks on the crankshaft and camshaft sprockets (54 and 52) are as close together as possible and lined up with the shaft centers.

2. Bolts (51) attaching the camshaft sprocket (52) to the camshaft.

Tighten

^ Bolts (51) to 28 N.m (21 lb. ft.).

^ Lubricate the timing chain (53) with engine oil.

3. Engine front cover. Refer to "Engine Front Cover."