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Install the tensioner to the cylinder block.
1. Position and align the tensioner to the cylinder block and to the mating slot on the rear face of the tensioner blade.
2. Install and tighten the two bolts to 12 Nm.
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Use a wedge 303 - 533 (or two if required) between the primary chain
tensioner and tensioner blade, to ta ke up the slack in the chain, for
tightening the VVT unit and exhaust camshaft sprocket.
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CAUTION: Make sure that a new bolt is installed.
Tighten the exhaust camshaft sprocket securing bolt. 1. Instal the chain tensioner t ool 303 - 532 to the sprocket holes.
Appl
y force to the tool in an anti
-clockwise direction to tension the
chain on its drive side.
2. Whilst applying the opposing force to the sprocket and chain, tighten the sprocket securing bolt to 20 Nm + 90°.
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CAUTION: Make sure that a new bolt is installed.
Tighten the VVT unit securing bolt. 1. Whilst still applying the opposing force to the sprocket and chain (using 303 - 532), check that the wedges are still in place, tighten
the VVT unit securing bolt to 20 Nm + 90°.
R
emove the chain tensioning tool and the wedge(s).
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Remove the camshaft locking tool 303 - 530.
33. Raise the vehicle on the ramp.
34. Remove the crankshaft setting tool 303 - 531.
35. Install the crankshaft position sensor.
1. Install the sensor to the flywheel housing and Install the securing bolt. Tighten to 10 Nm.
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Engine - Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket LH4.0L NA V8 - AJ27
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
Special Tool(s)
Camshaft setting
303-530
Crankshaft setting
303-531
Timing chain tensioning
303-532
1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Disconnect the batt ery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
3. Remove the Cam Cover from Ba nk 2. Refer to Operation
12.29.43.
4. Raise the vehicle on a ramp.
5. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
1. Remove the bolt which secures the crankshaft position sensor to the flywheel housing.
Remove the sensor and allow it to hang free under the
engine.
2. Remove the access grommet (for torque converter bolts) from the housing.
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Engine - Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket LH4.0L SC V8 - AJ26/3.2L NA V8 -
AJ26
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
Special Tool(s)
Camshaft setting
303-530
Crankshaft setting
303-531
Timing chain tensioning
303-532
1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Disconnect the batt ery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
3. Remove the Cam Cover from Ba nk 2. Refer to Operation
12.29.43.
4. Raise the vehicle on a ramp.
5. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
1. Remove the bolt which secures the crankshaft position sensor to the flywheel housing.
Remove the sensor and allow it to hang free under the
engine.
2. Remove the access grommet (for torque converter bolts) from the housing.
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Engine - Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket RH4.0L NA V8 - AJ27
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
Special Tool(s)
Camshaft setting
303-530
Crankshaft setting
303-531
Timing chain tensioning
303-532
1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Disconnect the batt ery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
3. Remove the Cam Cover from Ba nk 1. Refer to Operation
12.29.44.
4. Raise the vehicle on a ramp.
5. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
1. Remove the bolt which secures the crankshaft position sensor to the flywheel housing.
Remove the sensor and allow it to hang free under the
engine.
2. Remove the access grommet (for torque converter bolts) from the housing.
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Engine - Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket RH4.0L SC V8 - AJ26/3.2L NA V8 -
AJ26
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
Special Tool(s)
Camshaft setting
303-530
Crankshaft setting
303-531
Timing chain tensioning
303-532
1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Disconnect the batt ery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
3. Remove the Cam Cover from Ba nk 1. Refer to Operation
12.29.44.
4. Raise the vehicle on a ramp.
5. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
1. Remove the bolt which secures the crankshaft position sensor to the flywheel housing.
Remove the sensor and allow it to hang free under the
engine.
2. Remove the access grommet (for torque converter bolts) from the housing.
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2. Release the carrier from the two ring dowels and
remove it.
6. Remove the seals from the bush carrier.
1. Remove the sealing ring (scarf jointed) from the
carrier bush groove.
2. Remove the O-ring from the carrier oil-way recess.
7. Remove the VVT bush carrier from the B-Bank.
1. Remove the two bolts and one nut which secure the carrier to the cylinder block.
2. Release the carrier from the two ring dowels and
remove it.
8. Remove the seals from the bush carrier.
1. Remove the sealing ring (scarf jointed) from the
carrier bush groove.
2. Remove the O-ring from the carrier oil-way recess.
9. Raise the vehicle on a ramp.
10. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
1. Remove the bolt which secures the crankshaft position sensor to the flywheel housing.
1. Remove the sensor and allow it to hang free under
the engine.
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14. Remove the camshaft locking tool 303 - 530.
15. Raise the vehicle on the ramp.
16. Remove the crankshaft setting tool 303 - 531.
17. Refit the crankshaft position sensor.
1. Fit the sensor to the fl ywheel housing and fit the
securing bolt. Tighten to 8 - 12 Nm.
2. Refit the access grommet to the housing.
18. Lower the ramp.
19. Fit new seals to the VVT bush carrier, A-Bank.
1. Fit the new sealing ring ( scarf jointed) to the carrier
bush groove.
2. Fit a new O-ring to the carrier oil-way.
20. NOTE: Lubricate the seal (s carf jointed) and the bush.
Fit the VVT bush carrier to the cylinder block.
1. Fit the bush carrier assembly.
1. Check that the seals are in place and that the ring dowels are engaged squa rely. Fully locate the
assembly as much as possible by hand pressure.
2. Fit the three securing bolts. Tighten to 19 - 23 Nm.
21. Fit new seals to the VVT bush carrier, B-Bank.
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position sensor to the flywheel housing.
Remove the sensor and allow it to hang free under the
engine.
2. Remove the access grommet (for torque converter bolts) from the housing.
7. Install the damper securing bolt (old one) to the crankshaft,
hand-tight only.
8. Rotate the crankshaft until the triangular arrow indent on
the drive plate is visible thro ugh the access hole; confirm
that the timing flat on ea ch camshaft is uppermost.
9. Install the crankshaft setting peg 303-531 to the crankshaft
position sensor location.
1. Install the crankshaft setting peg 303-531.
Position the crankshaft so that the setting peg engages
fully into the timing slot.
2. Install and tighten the bolt to secure the setting peg.
10. Remove the damper securing bolt from the crankshaft.
11. Lower the vehicle on the ramp.
12. Install the camshaft locking tool 303-530 to Bank 1
camshafts, aligning the shafts slightly as necessary.
13. Loosen the bolt which secures the sprocket to the exhaust
camshaft.