Timing Chain: Service and Repair

Fig. 27 Valve timing alignment marks:

After removing the cover as outlined in this section, remove the crankshaft front oil slinger, if equipped. Crank the engine until the timing marks are aligned as shown in Fig. 27. Remove camshaft sprocket retaining bolt, washer and fuel pump eccentric. Slide sprockets and chain forward and remove them as an assembly. Reverse the order of the foregoing procedure to install the chain and sprockets, being sure the camshaft sprocket retaining bolt is tightened and the timing marks are properly aligned.