Tools Required

Caution: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery.



2. Remove fan shrouds from the radiator. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .
3. Rotate the engine until the timing marks on the crankshaft balancer and the engine front cover are on TDC.
4. Remove the drive belt from the vehicle. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
5. Raise the vehicle and support with safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



6. Remove the crankshaft balancer from the crankshaft. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .



7. Remove the water pump from the engine block. Refer to Water Pump Replacement in Engine Cooling.



8. Remove the engine front cover from the engine block. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .



9. Align the timing marks on the camshaft and crankshaft gears.

Important: If the crankshaft position reluctor ring is removed, install a new crankshaft position reluctor ring sensor.




10. Remove the crankshaft position reluctor ring. Refer to Crankshaft Position Sensor Reluctor Ring Replacement .



11. Remove the camshaft sprocket retaining bolts.
12. Remove the timing chain and the camshaft sprocket.



13. Use the J 28509-A in order to remove the crankshaft sprocket.

Important: When installing the timing chain and sprockets to the engine block, ensure the following components are correct:

Tools Required

J 22102 Crankshaft Sprocket Installer

1. Use the J 22102 in order to install the crankshaft sprocket.




Notice: Do not hammer the camshaft sprocket onto the camshaft. To do so may dislodge the rear camshaft plug and damage the camshaft.

2. Install the timing chain and sprocket to the camshaft.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the camshaft retaining bolts to the camshaft.

Tighten
Tighten the retaining bolts to 34 N·m (25 lb ft)




4. Install a new crankshaft position reluctor ring to the crankshaft. Refer to Crankshaft Position Sensor Reluctor Ring Replacement .



5. Install the engine front cover to the engine block. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .



6. Install the crankshaft balancer to the crankshaft. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .



7. Install the water pump to the engine block. Refer to Water Pump Replacement in Engine Cooling.
8. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.
9. Install the drive belt to the vehicle. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .



10. Install the fan shrouds to the radiator. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .
11. Connect the battery negative cable.