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Secondary

Timing Drive Components-Secondary

Removal

NOTE: The RH secondary timing chains are shown; the LH secondary timing chains are similar.

1. Remove the primary timing chains.





2. Remove the exhaust sprocket bolt.





3. Remove the intake sprocket bolt and remove the camshaft damper.





4. Remove the sprockets, damper, and chain as an assembly.





5. Remove the secondary timing chain tensioner bolts.





6. Remove the tensioner.

Installation





1. Collapse the tensioners.
- Insert a thin wire into the check valve.
- Apply hand pressure until the tensioner is fully collapsed.
- Remove the wire.





2. Position the tensioner.





3. Install the timing chain tensioner bolts.





4. Position the intake sprocket, damper, chain and exhaust sprocket on the intake camshaft as an assembly.





5. Loosely install the intake and exhaust sprocket bolts.
6. Install the primary timing chains.