Timing chain — removal and installation

Special tool

Universal Flange Holding Wrench 205-072 (15-030A)

Removal

1. Remove the oil pump. For more information, refer to the Oil Pump chapter in this section.

2. Lower the vehicle.

3. Remove the cylinder head cover. For more information, refer to the Cylinder Head Cover chapter in this section.

4.

CAUTION: The engine should only be turned in the normal direction of crankshaft rotation.

NOTE: The camshaft sprocket timing mark must be at the 12 o'clock position.

NOTE: Mark the position of the timing chain.

Turn the engine over until piston No.1 reaches the top dead center (TDC) position.



5. Remove the hydraulic timing chain tensioner.



6. Using the special tool, remove the camshaft sprocket.




7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Section 100-02 for additional information.

8. Remove the timing chain tensioner lever.



9. Remove the timing chain and crankshaft sprocket.

Installation

1.

NOTE: The crankshaft sprocket timing mark must be at the 6 o'clock position.

Install the crankshaft sprocket.



2.

NOTE: The crankshaft sprocket timing mark and the single colored link on the timing chain must be aligned with each other.

Install the timing chain.



3. Install the timing chain tensioner lever.



4. Lower the vehicle.

5.

NOTE: The camshaft sprocket timing mark must be at the 12 o'clock position.

NOTE: The camshaft sprocket timing mark and the marked timing chain links must be aligned with each other.

Install the camshaft sprocket and timing chain.



6. Using the special tool, tighten the camshaft sprocket mounting bolt.



7. Install the hydraulic timing chain tensioner.



8. Install the oil pump. For more information, refer to the Oil Pump chapter in this section.

9. Install the cylinder head cover. For more information, refer to the Cylinder Head Cover chapter in this section.