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Compress each tensioner plunger, using a vise.
7. Install a retaining clip on each tensioner to hold the plunger in during installation.
8. Remove the tensioner from the vise.
9. If the copper links are not visible, mark one link on one end and one link on the other end, and use as timing marks.
10. Install the timing chain guides. 1. Position LH timing chain guide.
2. Install and tighten the bolts.
3. Position the RH timing chain guide.
4. Install and tighten the RH bolts. Klj . 5 ba
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11. Rotate the RH camshaft sprocket until the timing mark is approximately at the 11 o'clock
position. Rotate the LH camshaft sprocket until the timing mark is approximately at the 12
o'clock position.
12. CAUTION: When instructed to do so, rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise only.
Do not rotate past the position shown or severe piston and valve damage can occur.
NOTE: The number one cylinder is at top dead center (TDC) when the stud on the engine block
fits into the slot in the handle of the special tool.
Using the special tool, position the crankshaft so the number one cylinder is at TDC. Klj . 6 ba
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13. Remove the special tool.
14. Install the crankshaft sprocket, making sure the flange faces forward.
15. Position the LH (inner) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked)
link with the timing mark on the sprocket.
16. Install the LH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing marks on the sprocket. Klj . 7 ba
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NOTE: The LH timing chain tensioner arm has a bump near the dowel hole for identification.
Position the LH timing chain tensioner arm on the dowel pin and install the LH timing chain
tensioner.
18. Remove the retaining clip from the LH timing chain tensioner.
19. Position the RH (outer) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing mark on the sprocket.
20. Install the RH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing marks on the sprocket. Klj . 8 ba
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21. Position the RH timing chain tensioner arm on the dowel pin and install the RH timing chain
tensioner.
22. Remove the retaining clip from the RH timing chain tensioner.
23. Make sure that the copper (marked) chain links are lined up with the dots on the crankshaft sprockets and the camshaft sprocket.
24. Install the crankshaft sensor ring on the crankshaft. Klj . 9 ba
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NOTE: If the engine front cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed
and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of
wetness or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future
oil leakage.
Apply a bead of sealant along the head- to-block surface as shown.
26. Install a new engine front cover gasket on the engine front cover. Position the engine front cover. Install the fasteners finger- tight.
27. Tighten the front cover fasteners in the sequence shown. Klj . 10 ba
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