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Camshaft Timing Chain Replacement and Adjustment

Special Tools

EN-49073 Timing Chain Tensioner Pin

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

1. Remove the engine front cover evenly all the way around with a suitable tool. Refer to Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Removal .
2. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt to crankshaft.



3. Set engine to TDC. Set crankshaft in direction of engine rotation to cylinder 1 TDC of combustion stroke.
4. Align the alignment triangle mark (2) with the crankshaft alignment mark (3).
5. Ensure that the mark (1) on both the camshaft sprockets is positioned.



6. Remove the timing chain tensioner (3).
7. Remove the left timing chain shoe (4).
8. Remove the right timing chain guide (1).



9. Remove the timing chain.

1. Ensure that the camshaft lobes (1) are in a neutral position.



2. Install the timing chain after aligning both the mark (1) on the camshaft sprocket and on the timing chain.
3. Align both the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket and on the timing chain.



4. Push the timing chain tensioner lever and fix the lever by installing the EN-49073 timing chain tensioner pin .

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




5. Install the timing chain guide (1). And tighten the timing chain guide retaining bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
6. Install the timing chain shoe (4). And tighten the timing chain lever retaining bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
7. Install the timing chain tensioner (3). And tighten the timing chain tensioner retaining bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
8. Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Removal .