Timing Chain & Sprockets Installation

Tools Required 

J 5590  Pinion Bearing Race Installer - Rear

1. Install the crankshaft balancer key into the crankshaft keyway. The crankshaft balancer key should be parallel to the crankshaft or with a slight incline.
   Fig 1: Crankshaft Balancer Key

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2. Align the keyway of the crankshaft sprocket with the crankshaft balancer key.
3. Use the J 5590  in order to install the crankshaft sprocket.
   Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Sprocket

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4. Rotate the crankshaft until the crankshaft sprocket alignment mark is at the 12 o'clock position.

   Important:  Install the camshaft sprocket with the alignment mark at the 6 o'clock position.

5. Install the camshaft sprocket and the camshaft timing chain.
   Fig 3: Installing Camshaft Sprocket & Camshaft Timing Chain

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6. Look to ensure that the crankshaft sprocket is aligned at the 12 o'clock position and camshaft sprocket is aligned at the 6 o'clock position.
   Fig 4: Aligning Crankshaft & Camshaft Sprockets

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   Important:  Do not use a hammer to install the camshaft sprocket onto the camshaft. To do so may dislodge the expansion cup plug, camshaft rear bearing hole.

7. Install camshaft sprocket bolts. Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
   Fig 5: Camshaft Sprocket Bolts

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8. Install the crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring.
   1. 8.1. Align the keyway on the crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring with the crankshaft balancer key in the crankshaft.
   2. 8.2. Use the J 5590  in order to push the crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring onto the crankshaft until completely seated against the crankshaft sprocket.
      Fig 6: Installing Crankshaft Position Sensor Reluctor Ring

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