Primary Camshaft Drive Tensioner Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement.
2. Remove the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump Replacement.
3. Remove the camshaft covers. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement (Left) and Camshaft Cover Replacement (Right).
4. Remove the three timing chain tensioners.





5. Remove the camshaft sprocket bolts from all four camshafts.
6. Remove the camshaft sprockets.





7. Remove the secondary drive chains from around the intermediate shaft sprocket.
8. Remove the one bolt from the intermediate shaft sprocket.





9. Slide the gears and primary drive chain off the crankshaft and intermediate shaft.
10. Do not remove the intermediate shaft unless wear is evident.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Retime the camshafts. Refer to Setting Camshaft Timing.
2. Install the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump Replacement.
3. Install the camshaft covers. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement (Left) and Camshaft Cover Replacement (Right).
4. Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement.





5. Install the idler puller and the belt tensioner.
6. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.