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111. Crankshaft Sprocket Installation




Crankshaft Sprocket Installation

Special Tools

EN-48589 - Crankshaft Rotation Socket

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Special Tools.





1. Ensure the crankshaft sprocket is installed with the timing mark (1) visible.





2. Install the crankshaft sprocket onto the nose of the crankshaft.

3. Align the notch in the crankshaft sprocket with the pin in the crankshaft.

4. Slide the crankshaft sprocket on the crankshaft nose until the crankshaft sprocket contacts the step in the crankshaft.





5. Ensure the crankshaft is in the stage one timing position with the crankshaft sprocket timing mark (1) aligned to the stage one timing mark on the oil pump cover (2) using the EN-48589 - socket. Refer to Timing Chain Alignment Diagram Locations.