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2024 Dodge and Ram Durango SRT Hellcat Plus

Chain And Sprockets, Timing: Installation

2024 Dodge and Ram Durango SRT Hellcat PlusSECTION Installation

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Inspect all sprockets and chain guides. Replace if damaged.
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If removed, install the right side cam chain guide (1) and tensioner arm (6) and tighten the bolts (2) to the proper specification. Refer to: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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If removed, install the right side cam chain tensioner (3) to the engine block with two bolts (4) and tighten the bolts (4) to the proper specification. Refer to: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Reset the right side cam chain tensioner (3) by pushing back the tensioner piston and installing special tool # 8514A, (Tensioner Pin) (5).
If removed, install the left side cam chain guide (2) and tensioner arm and tighten the bolts (4) to the proper specification. Refer to: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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If removed, install the left side cam chain tensioner (5) to the cylinder head with two bolts (6) and tighten the bolts (6) to the proper specification. Refer to: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Reset the left side cam chain tensioner (5) by lifting the pawl (3), pushing back the piston and installing special tool # 8514A, (Tensioner Pin) (7)
Refer to: MEASURING TIMING CHAIN WEAR .
Verify that the key (3) is installed in the crankshaft.
CAUTION:
Do not rotate the crankshaft more than a few degrees independently of the camshafts. Piston to valve contact could occur resulting in possible valve damage. If the crankshaft needs to be rotated more than a few degrees, first remove the camshafts.

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Verify that the number one cylinder piston is positioned at top-dead-center by aligning the dimple (2) on the crankshaft with the block/bearing cap junction (1).
CAUTION:
Do not rotate the camshafts more than a few degrees independently of the crankshaft. Valve to piston contact could occur resulting in possible valve damage. If the camshafts need to be rotated more than a few degrees, first move the pistons away from the cylinder heads by rotating the crankshaft counterclockwise to a position 30° before-top-dead-center. Once the camshafts are returned to their top-dead-center position, rotate the crankshaft clockwise to return the crankshaft to top-dead-center.
If the Camshaft Holders have been removed, verify that the camshafts are set at top-dead-center by positioning the alignment holes (1) vertically.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to rock the camshaft slightly (a few degrees) with a wrench (2) when installing the camshaft holder.

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Install the special tool # 2025200090, (Camshaft Holder) (1) on both left and right side camshafts.
CAUTION:
Always reinstall timing chains so that they maintain the same direction of rotation. Inverting a previously run chain on a previously run sprocket will result in excessive wear to both the chain and sprocket.

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Place the primary chain onto the crankshaft sprocket (3) so that the arrow (2) is aligned with the plated link (1) on the timing chain.

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While maintaining this alignment, invert the crankshaft sprocket and timing chain and place the idler sprocket (4) into the timing chain so that the dimple (2) is aligned with the plated link (1) on the timing chain.

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While maintaining this alignment, lubricate the idler sprocket bushing with clean engine oil and install the sprockets and timing chain on the engine. To verify that the timing is still correct, the timing chain plated link (6) should be located at 12:00 (1) when the dimple (5) on the crankshaft is aligned with the block/bearing cap junction (4).

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Install the idler sprocket retaining bolt (2) and washer (3) and tighten the bolt (2) to the proper specification. Refer to: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Reset the primary chain tensioner (2) by pushing back the tensioner piston and installing special tool # 8514A, (Tensioner Pin) (3).

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Install the primary chain tensioner to the engine block with two bolts (1) and tighten the bolts (1) to the proper specifications, Refer to: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS and remove the special tool # 8514A (Tensioner Pin) (3)
Press the left side intake cam phaser onto the intake camshaft. Install and hand tighten the oil control valve (6).
NOTE:
The left side and right side cam chains are identical.