Removal and Installation — Timing Chain

Removal

1. 1
   Remove the engine front cover.
   Refer to: Engine Front Cover (Engine 303-01C, Removal and Installation).
2. 2
   Remove the bolts and the timing chain tensioner.

   

3. 3
   Remove the timing chain tensioner arm.

   

4. 4
   Remove the timing chain.

   

5. 5
   Remove the bolts and the timing chain guide.

   

6. 6
   Using the camshaft flats to prevent rotation, loosen the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts by 2 turns.

   

Installation

1. 1
   Install the timing chain guide and the bolts.
   Torque: 89 lb-in (10 N·m)

   

2. 2
   Install the timing chain.

   

3. 3
   Install the timing chain tensioner arm.

   

1. 1
   Reset the timing chain tensioner.
   

   1. Install the timing chain tensioner in a vise with soft jaws.

   2. Spread the ends of the ratchet clip apart.

   3. Using a vise with soft jaws, compress the piston to its original position.

   4. Install the locking pin into the 2 holes of the timing chain tensioner housing to hold the plunger in place.

   

2. 2
   1. Install the timing chain tensioner and the bolts.
      Torque: 89 lb-in (10 N·m)

   2. Remove the locking pin.

   

3. 3
   Using the camshaft flats to prevent rotation, tighten the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts. Tighten in 2 steps.
   Torque:
   Step 1: 30 lb-ft (40 N·m)
   Step 2: 60°

   

4. 4
   Install the front engine cover.
   Refer to: Front Engine Cover (Engine 303-01C, Removal and Installation).