Download 1.Remove upper intake manifold. 2.Remove cylinder head covers, crankshaft damper, and timing chain cover. CAUTION: When aligning timing marks, always rotate engine by turning the crankshaft. Failure to do so will result in valve and/or piston damage. Fig. 70 3.Align crankshaft sprocket timing mark to mark on oil pump housing (Fig. 70). The mark on oil pump housing is 60° ATDC of #1 cylinder. CAUTION: When the timing chain is removed and the cylinder heads are still installed, DO NOT rotate the camshafts or crankshaft without first locating the proper crankshaft position. Failure to do so will result in valve and/or piston damage. Fig. 74 4.Remove primary timing chain tensioner from right cylinder head (Fig. 74). 5.Remove camshaft position sensor from left cylinder head (Fig. 69). Fig. 69 6.Remove chain guide access plug from left cylinder head (Fig. 69). NOTE: When camshaft sprocket bolts are removed, the camshafts will rotate in a clockwise direction. 7.Starting with the right camshaft sprocket, remove the sprocket attaching bolts. Remove camshaft damper and sprocket (Fig. 69). 8.Remove left side camshaft sprocket attaching bolts and remove sprocket (Fig. 69). 9.Remove lower chain guide and tensioner arm (Fig. 69). 10.Remove the primary timing chain. INSTALLATION 1.Inspect all sprockets and chain guides. Replace if worn. Refer to Crankshaft Gear/Sprocket, for removal and installation procedures. 2.If removed, install right and left side short chain guides (Fig. 69). Tighten attaching bolts to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.) Fig. 71 3.Align crankshaft sprocket timing mark to the mark on oil pump housing (Fig. 71). NOTE: Lubricate timing chain and guides with engine oil before installation. 4.Place left side primary chain sprocket onto the chain so that the timing mark is located in-between the two (plated) timing links (Fig. 71). 5.Lower the primary chain with left side sprocket through the left cylinder head opening.
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