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Tools Required

J 41665 Crankshaft Balancer and Sprocket Installer


    Object Number: 156149  Size: SH
  1. Install the key into the crankshaft keyway, if previously removed.

  2. Object Number: 1272887  Size: SH
  3. Tap the key (122) into the keyway until both ends of the key bottom onto the crankshaft.

  4. Object Number: 156150  Size: SH
  5. Install the crankshaft sprocket onto the front of the crankshaft. Align the crankshaft key with the crankshaft sprocket keyway.

  6. Object Number: 63199  Size: SH
  7. Use the J 41665 in order to install the crankshaft sprocket.
  8. Install the sprocket onto the crankshaft until fully seated against the crankshaft flange.

  9. Rotate the crankshaft sprocket until the alignment mark is in the 12 o'clock position.
  10. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1272946  Size: SH
  11. Install the chain dampener (232) and bolts (231).
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1272891  Size: SH
  13. With the chain dampener properly installed, the heads of the bolts (231) should install to flush or below the face of the dampener (232).

  14. Object Number: 1272848  Size: SH

    Important: 

       • Properly locate the camshaft sprocket locating pin with the camshaft sprocket alignment hole.
       • The sprocket teeth and timing chain must mesh.
       • The camshaft and the crankshaft sprocket alignment marks MUST be aligned properly.
       • Locate the camshaft sprocket alignment mark in the 6 o'clock position.

  15. Install the camshaft sprocket and timing chain.

  16. Object Number: 156158  Size: SH
  17. If necessary, rotate the camshaft or crankshaft sprockets in order to align the timing marks.
  18. Install the camshaft sprocket bolts.
  19. Tighten
    Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).