Timing Chain: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove crankshaft pulley/damper/front cover assemblies.

Timing Gear Timing Marks:

2. Rotate crankshaft until No. 1 piston is at TDC on compression stroke and the timing marks are aligned.
3. Remove camshaft sprocket attaching bolt and washer. Slide both sprockets and timing chain forward and remove as an assembly.
4. Check timing chain and sprockets for excessive wear. Replace if necessary.


INSTALLATION
1. Clean and inspect all parts before installation. Clean gasket material and dirt from oil pan, cylinder block and front cover.

Timing Chain And Sprockets:

2. Slide both sprockets and timing chain onto the camshaft and crankshaft with timing marks aligned. Install camshaft bolt and washer and tighten to 63 Nm (46 ft lb). Apply oil to timing chain and sprockets after installation.

NOTE: The camshaft bolt has a drilled oil passage in it for timing chain lubrication. If damaged, do not replace with standard bolt.

3. Apply Perfect Seal Sealing Compound B5A-19554-A or equivalent to a new front cover gasket and position gasket into front cover.
4. Install the timing cover.
5. Install crankshaft pulley/damper.
6. Fill crankcase with the correct viscosity and amount of engine oil.
7. Fill and bleed cooling system.
8. Run engine and check for oil and coolant leaks.
9. Verify initial timing.