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Timing Chain: Testing and Inspection

Timing Chain Check

Special Tools

EN-49212 Camshaft Fixer

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the camshaft cover.
2. Rotate the crankshaft balancer mark (1) to the oil pump housing mark (2).





3. Install the EN-49212-1 camshaft fixer (1) and EN-49212-2 camshaft fixer (2) and fix the camshaft.





4. Count the number of the end to end connectors between the marks on EN-49212-1 camshaft fixer (2) and EN-49212-2 (1). The timing chain must have 29 end to end connectors to guarantee a correct adjustment.





Installation Procedure

1. Remove the EN-49212-1 camshaft fixer and EN-49212-2 camshaft fixer.
2. Install the camshaft cover.