Crankshaft Gear/Sprocket: Service and Repair

REMOVAL - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove timing belt.





3. Remove crankshaft sprocket using Special Tools 6793 and insert C-4685-C2 (Fig. 117).

CLEANING
Do Not attempt to clean a timing belt. If contamination from oil, grease, or coolants have occurred, the timing belt should be replaced.

Clean all sprockets using a suitable solvent. Clean all sprocket grooves of any debris.

INSTALLATION - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET

CAUTION: The crankshaft sprocket is set to a predetermined depth from the factory for correct timing belt tracking. If removed, use of Special Tool 6792 is required to set the sprocket to original installation depth. An incorrectly installed sprocket will result in timing belt and engine damage.





1. Install crankshaft sprocket using Special Tool 6792 (Fig. 118).
2. Install timing belt.
3. Connect negative battery cable.