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Installation




Timing Drive Components

Special Tool(s)






Installation

1. Install the timing chain onto the 2 camshaft phaser and sprockets and the crankshaft sprocket.

1. Install the timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

2. Install the timing chain arm.

3. If the timing chain tensioner plunger and ratchet assembly are not pinned in the compressed position, follow the next 4 steps.






2. NOTICE: Do not compress the ratchet assembly. This will damage the ratchet assembly.

Using the edge of a vise, compress the timing chain tensioner plunger.





3. Using a small pick, push back and hold the ratchet mechanism.





4. While holding the ratchet mechanism, push the ratchet arm back into the tensioner housing.





5. Install a paper clip into the hole in the tensioner housing to hold the ratchet assembly and the plunger in during installation.





6. Install the timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

- Remove the paper clip to release the piston.






7. NOTICE: Do not rely on the 303-1565 to prevent camshaft rotation. Damage to the tool or the camshaft can occur.

Using a wrench on the flats of the exhaust camshaft to prevent camshaft rotation, tighten the exhaust camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt.
- Tighten to 72 Nm (53 lb-ft).





8. NOTICE: The 303-1565 is for camshaft alignment only. Using this tool to prevent engine rotation can result in engine damage.

Using a wrench on the flats of the intake camshaft to prevent camshaft rotation, tighten the intake camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt.
- Tighten to 72 Nm (53 lb-ft).





9. Install the front cover. REFER to Engine Front Cover .

10. Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, rotate the engine clockwise until the fuel injection cam lobe is at zero lift.





11. Inspect the fuel injection pump housing gasket and replace as necessary.





12. Install the fuel injection pump housing and the 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in) plus an additional 60 degrees.





13. Install the RH (Right Hand) fender splash shield. REFER to Fender Splash Shield .

14. Install the fuel injection pump. REFER to Fuel Injection Pump .