Removal Procedure
- Remove the timing chain tensioner shoe. Refer to
Timing Chain Tensioner Shoe Replacement
.
- Slide the crankshaft sprocket from the crankshaft sprocket snout, in order to gain slack in the timing chain to remove the lower timing chain guide.
- Remove the cylinder head access hole plug.
- Remove the lower timing chain guide bolts.
- Remove the lower timing chain guide from the engine.
Installation Procedure
- Position the lower timing chain guide to the engine.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the lower timing chain guide bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the lower timing chain guide bolts to 12 N·m (107 lb in).
- Install the cylinder head access hole plug.
Tighten
Tighten the cylinder head access hole plug to 5 N·m (44 lb in).
- Install the crankshaft sprocket to the crankshaft sprocket snout.
Align the marked link on the timing chain with the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket.
- Install the timing chain tensioner shoe. Refer to
Timing Chain Tensioner Shoe Replacement
.