Timing Chain: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove the timing cover.






2. Remove the camshaft position sensor drive gear.
1 Remove the bolt.
2 Remove the camshaft position sensor drive gear.






3. Rotate the crankshaft until the (A) timing marks and (B) keyways align.






4. Compress and install a retaining pin to hold the timing chain tensioner.






5. Remove the (A) camshaft sprocket, the (B) crankshaft sprocket and the (C) timing chain/belt as an assembly.






6. Remove the timing chain tensioner.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the timing chain tensioner.

INSTALLATION






1. Install the timing chain tensioner.
1 Position the timing chain tensioner.
2 Install the bolts.







2. Rotate the (A) crankshaft so the number one piston is at top dead center (TDC) and the (B) key is at the 12 o'clock position.






3. If necessary, retract the tensioner pad retracting mechanism.
1 Compress the tensioner pad retracting mechanism.
2 Insert a retaining pin.






4. Turn the (A) camshaft sprocket so that the (B) timing mark is on the bottom of the camshaft.






5. Install the (A) timing chain/belt, the (B) camshaft sprocket and the (C) crankshaft sprocket.






6. Make sure that the (A) timing marks and the (B) keyways are aligned.






7. Install the camshaft position sensor drive gear.
1 Position the camshaft position sensor drive gear.
2 Install the bolt.






8. Remove the retaining pin.
9. Install the timing cover.