Timing Chain: Service and Repair

1. Install timing chain guide and tighten to specifications, Fig. 8.

Fig. 8 Timing Chain Assembly:

2. Turn camshaft pulley and timing chain pulley to align timing marks.
3. Install camshaft pulley, timing chain and timing chain pulley as an assembly. Ensure tensioner side of timing chain is held inward and guide side should is tight.
4. Install camshaft pulley bolt and tighten to specifications.
5. Tighten timing chain tensioner to specifications.
6. Remove retaining clip and release tensioner.
7. Apply a bead of sealant to timing chain cover and install. Tighten to specifications.