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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 42069 Timing Belt Alignment Kit


    Object Number: 345381  Size: SH
  1. Install the J 42069-1 between camshaft drive sprocket 1 and 2 to hold the camshaft drive sprockets in place while loosening the bolt.
  2. Install the J 42069-2 between camshaft drive sprocket 3 and 4 to hold the camshaft drive sprockets in place while loosening the bolt.

  3. Object Number: 159009  Size: SH
  4. Loosen the camshaft drive sprocket bolts.
  5. Important: Some of the camshaft lobes are under load from the lifters and may abruptly rotate with the locking tools removed.

  6. Remove the camshaft locking tools and carefully rotate the camshafts to release the lifter pressure from the camshafts, if applicable.
  7. Remove the camshaft drive sprocket bolts.
  8. Remove the camshaft drive sprocket washers.
  9. Remove the camshaft drive sprockets.

Tools Required

    • J 42065 Crank Hub Holding Tool
    • J 42069 Timing Belt Alignment Kit
    • J 42098 Crank Hub TORX Socket

    Object Number: 894191  Size: SH
  1. Install the J 42065 and remove the crank hub TORX using the J 42098 .
  2. Remove the crankshaft drive gear bolt and discard.
  3. Important: Some lobes on the camshafts may be under load from the lifters. Rotate the camshafts carefully until the camshafts are no longer under a load if applicable.

  4. Install the kit tool J 42069-1, found within the J 42069 , between the camshaft gear 1 and 2 to hold the camshaft gears in place while removing the bolt.
  5. Install the kit tool J 42069-2, found with the J 42069 , between the camshaft gear 3 and 4 to hold the camshaft gears in place while removing the bolt.

  6. Object Number: 894697  Size: SH
  7. Loosen the timing belt tensioner.
  8. Important: Do not rotate the crankshaft if the camshaft is not locked in place with 1-2 and 3-4 camshaft locks, J 42069 and J 42069-2.

    Important: Do not rotate the camshafts unless the crankshaft is at 60 degrees BTDC or valves may contact the pistons.

  9. Remove the timing belt.

  10. Object Number: 894874  Size: SH
  11. Remove the camshaft gear bolts and discard.
  12. Remove the camshaft gear washers.
  13. Remove the J 42069 tools.
  14. Remove the camshaft gears.
  15. Remove the drive gear.