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Procedures

Timing Chain






REMOVAL
1. Restrain camshaft gear and remove flange head bolt securing gear.





2. Remove timing chain and gears as an assembly.
3. Collect Woodruff key from crankshaft.

INSPECTION
1. Thoroughly clean all components.
2. Inspect timing chain links and pins for wear.
3. Inspect timing chain gears for wear. Replace components as necessary.

REINSTALL
1. Clean gear locations on camshaft and crankshaft, install Woodruff key to crankshaft.





2. Temporarily install crankshaft gear and if necessary, turn crankshaft to bring timing mark on gear to the twelve o'clock position, remove gear.
3. Temporarily install camshaft gear.
4. Turn camshaft until mark on camshaft sprocket is at the six o'clock position, remove gear without moving camshaft.





5. Position timing gears on work surface with timing marks aligned.
6. Install timing chain around gears, keeping timing marks aligned.
7. Install gear and chain assembly.

NOTE: Timing marks must be facing forwards.





8. Install camshaft gear flange head bolt, restrain camshaft gear and tighten bolt to 50 Nm.