TIMING CHAIN
Note. The crankshaft timing mark (3) or (5) can be in one of two locations depending on whether the engine is early production (5), late production (3) or assembled with service parts (3). In all cases the keyway (2) will always be in the 9:00 position, in line with the ladder frame mounting surface (1) when the engine is at TDC.
- Verify that the engine is still set to TDC.
- Align camshaft timing marks (3) so they are facing each other and in line with the cylinder head cover sealing surface (2).
- Install timing chain so plated (or marked) links on chain align with timing marks on camshaft sprockets (1).
- Align timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket (3) or (5) with the plated (or marked) link (4) on the timing chain. Position chain so slack will be on the tensioner side. NOTE: Keep the slack in the timing chain on the tensioner side.
- Install the timing chain tensioner (5). Refer to «TENSIONER, Engine Timing , Installation»(ref-462490-S18212064152012040500000) . Rotate the crankshaft CLOCKWISE two complete revolutions until the crankshaft is repositioned at the TDC position with the key way at the 9 o'clock position.
- Verify that the camshafts timing marks (3) are in the proper position and in line with the cylinder head cover sealing surface. If the marks do not line up, the timing chain is not correctly installed.
- Install front timing chain cover. Refer to «COVER(S), Engine Timing , Installation»(ref-462490-S08463944992012040500000) .
- Connect negative battery cable.
- Operate engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check oil and cooling systems for correct fluid levels.
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- Remove engine cover (1) by pulling upward.
- Perform fuel pressure bleed procedure. Refer to «FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE»(ref-462496-S38973827452012040500000) .
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove coolant recovery bottle (3). Refer to «BOTTLE, Coolant Recovery , Removal»(ref-462462-S02887442662012040500000) .
- Remove and reposition power steering reservoir (2).
- Remove windshield washer bottle (1). Refer to «RESERVOIR, Windshield Washer , Removal»(ref-462487-S37933925012012040500000) .
- Remove accessory drive belt. Refer to «BELT, Serpentine , Removal»(ref-462462-S22037265562012040500000) .
- Remove power steering hose hold down (2).
- Remove the three power steering pump mounting bolts (1) through the openings in the pulley (3) and reposition the pump.
- Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to «COVER(S), Cylinder Head , Removal»(ref-462490-S11067598222012040500000) .
- Remove ignition coils from cylinder head cover.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «Hoisting , Standard Procedure»(ref-462458-S12121678172012040500000) .
- Remove the right lower splash shield. Refer to «SHIELD, Splash, Front Wheel House , Removal»(ref-462504-S01107315142012040500000) or «SHIELD, Splash, Rear Wheelhouse , Removal»(ref-462504-S06649030012012040500000) .
- Set engine to TDC (1).
- Remove lower A/C compressor bolts if equipped.
- Remove lower A/C compressor mount (2) if equipped.
- Remove accessory drive belt lower idler pulley (2).
- Remove crankshaft damper (2). Refer to «DAMPER, Vibration , Removal»(ref-462490-S21701029542012040500000) .
- Remove three bolts and water pump pulley (4) from water pump.
- Remove lower bolt from right side engine mount bracket (1).
- Remove timing chain cover lower bolts (1).
- Lower vehicle.
- Support engine with suitable jack.
- Remove right engine mount through bolt (4).
- Remove right engine mount to mount bracket bolts (3).
- Remove right engine mount adapter (2).
- Remove accessory drive upper idler pulley (1).
- Remove right upper engine mount bracket (1).
- Remove accessory drive belt tensioner.
- Remove timing chain cover retaining bolts.
- Remove timing chain cover using pry points (1, 2, 3).
- Remove timing chain cover (1) out through the bottom of the vehicle.