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54. Timing Chain and Sprocket Installation - Camshaft

1. Ensure that the crankshaft keyway is aligned with the mark on the engine block.





2. Ensure that the yellow link of the crankshaft timing chain (2) is aligned with the crankshaft timing mark (1).
3. Ensure that the idler sprocket arrow (2) is pointing upward.





4. Ensure that the dowel pins (1) of the camshafts are aligned with the notches (3) on the cylinder head.





5. Align the yellow link (1) of the camshaft timing chain with the arrows (2) on the idler sprocket.





6. Align the dark blue link (1) of the camshaft timing chain with the arrow (2,3) on the camshaft sprockets.
7. Install the camshaft timing sprockets and chain.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





8. Install the camshaft sprocket bolts (1).
^ Tighten the bolts to 80 Nm (58 ft. lbs.).





9. Compress the camshaft tensioner plunger into the body. Insert a retainer (a paper clip or similar tool) through the hole in the body in order to hold the plunger in place.





10. Install the gasket and the camshaft timing chain tensioner.
^ Tighten the bolts (1) to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the nut (2) to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).

11. Remove the retainer from the tensioner.





12. Turn the crankshaft 2 revolutions realigning the keyway on the crankshaft (5) with the timing mark on the engine block (4).
13. Ensure that the guide pins on the camshafts (1) are in line with the notches on the cylinder head (6).
14. Apply engine oil to the following:
^ The timing chains
^ The tensioner
^ The guides
^ The sprockets