Timing Chain: Service and Repair

Camshaft Timing Chain Replacement

Special Tools

EN-955-1 - Fixing Pin from EN-955 - Kit

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Tools and Equipment).

Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the engine front cover with oil pump. Refer to Engine Front Cover with Oil Pump Replacement (Service and Repair).




3. Push the timing chain (2) in direction to the timing chain tensioner (1) and secure the tensioner with EN-955-1 - fixing pin (3).




4. Remove the 2 upper timing chain guide bolts (1).
5. Remove the upper timing chain guide (2).




6. Remove the 2 timing chain guide right side bolts (2).
7. Remove the timing chain guide right side (1).




8. Remove the timing chain tensioner shoe bolt (2).
9. Remove the timing chain tensioner shoe (1).




10. Remove the timing chain (1) along with the crankshaft sprocket (2).




11. Remove the engine front cover gasket (1).

Installation Procedure

1. Clean the engine front cover sealing surfaces on the engine block and the cylinder head.





Note: The thickness of the sealing bead should be 2 mm (0.0787 in).

2. Apply sealing compound to the shown areas (1) and (2). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers).





Note: Mind the guide sleeves.

3. Install the engine front cover gasket (1).




4. Install the timing chain (1) along with the crankshaft sprocket (2).




5. Install the timing chain tensioner shoe (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

6. Install the timing chain tensioner shoe bolt (2) and tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).




7. Install the timing chain guide right side (1).
8. Install the 2 timing chain guide right side bolts (2) and tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in).




9. Push the timing chain (2) in direction to the timing chain tensioner (1) and Remove EN-955-1 - fixing pin (3).
10. Install the engine front cover with oil pump. Refer to Engine Front Cover with Oil Pump Replacement (Service and Repair).
11. Close the hood.