Tools Required
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Crankshaft Socket - 4.0L and 4.6L
- Install the primary camshaft drive chain on the camshaft intermediate drive shaft sprocket and crankshaft
sprocket.
- Align the timing marks (1) of the camshaft intermediate drive shaft sprocket and crankshaft sprocket. Ensure the marks are aligned vertically.
- Ensure the number one piston is at Top Dead Center (TDC) and the crankshaft pin (1)
is approximately at the one o'clock position using the
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- Install the primary camshaft drive chain, camshaft intermediate drive shaft sprocket and crankshaft sprocket as an assembly (3) onto the camshaft intermediate drive shaft (4) and the crankshaft (2).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the camshaft intermediate drive shaft sprocket bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the camshaft intermediate drive shaft sprocket bolt to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).
- Install the primary camshaft drive chain guide.
- Install the primary camshaft drive chain guide bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the primary camshaft drive chain guide bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Collapse the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner using the following procedure:
8.1. | Rotate the ratchet release lever counterclockwise and hold. |
8.2. | Collapse the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner shoe and hold. |
8.3. | Release the ratchet lever and slowly release the pressure on the shoe. |
- When the ratchet lever moves to the first detent a click should be heard and felt. Insert a pin through the hole in the release lever in order to lock the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner shoe in the collapsed position.
Important: Ensure the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner release lever is facing out.
- Install the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner.
- Install the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Remove the pin in the release lever locking the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner.
- Ensure the timing marks (1)
are aligned vertically.