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Timing Drive Components

Timing Drive Components (12.65.13)
Special Service Tools
Removal

NOTE: This procedure covers the removal and installation of the following components: Primary timing chain tensioner, timing chain guide, jackshaft sprocket, crankshaft sprocket and timing chain.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the engine front cover.





3. Remove the primary timing chain tensioner.
^ Remove the 2 bolts.








4. Remove the primary timing chain tensioner guide.
^ Remove the 2 bolts.
5. Install the special tool to the crankshaft.





6. Remove the jackshaft sprocket.
^ Using an additional wrench and the special tool, restrain the jackshaft sprocket.
^ Remove and discard the Torx bolt.





7. NOTE: Note the fitted position.

Remove the crankshaft sprocket.
^ Remove the primary timing chain.

Installation
1. Install the primary timing chain.
^ Clean the component mating faces.
^ Install the crankshaft sprocket, the recessed face locates to the crankshaft side.
^ Install the special tool to the crankshaft.
2. Install the jackshaft sprocket.
^ Clean the component mating faces.
^ Locate the primary timing chain to the sprockets.
^ Install a new Torx bolt, lightly tighten at this stage.
3. Install the timing chain guide.
^ Clean the component mating faces.
^ Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the timing chain tensioner.
^ Clean the component mating faces.
^ Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
5. Tighten the new Torx bolt to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.), then a further 70 degrees.
6. Install the engine front cover.
7. Adjust the valve timing.
8. Connect the battery ground cable.