Timing Drive Components: Installation

Remove the special tool.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Camshaft Tool (303-465)
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CAUTION: Do not rotate the camshafts. Damage to the valves and pistons can occur.

Fig 2: Locating Cam Holding Area And Sprocket Bolt

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If the camshaft sprockets were not removed, use the flats on the camshafts to prevent camshaft rotation and loosen the sprocket bolts.
If removed, install the camshaft sprockets and the bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.

Fig 3: Locating Camshaft Sprocket Bolts
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Install the LH timing chain guide and bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Bolts And LH Timing Chain Guide
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Install the timing chain.

Fig 5: View Of Timing Chain
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Install the RH timing chain guide.

Fig 6: Locating RH Timing Chain Guide
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Install the timing chain tensioner and the bolts. Remove the paper clip to release the piston.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 7: Locating Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts And Paper Clip
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Install the special tool.

Fig 8: Identifying Special Camshaft Tool (303-465)
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CAUTION: The special tool 303-465 is for camshaft alignment only. Using this tool to prevent engine rotation can result in engine damage.

Using the flats on the camshafts to prevent camshaft rotation, tighten the sprocket bolts.
- Tighten to 72 Nm (53 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 9: Locating Camshaft Sprocket Bolts
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Install the front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER in this article.