Special Tools

J 42069 Timing Belt Alignment Kit

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.



2. Remove the timing belt cover. Refer to Timing Belt Front Cover Replacement




Notice: Set crankshaft to 60 degrees before top-dead center or after TDC to prevent valve to piston contact.

3. Remove the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement .




Important: When removing the camshaft sprockets, use the J42069-1 and J42069-2 camshaft locks to lock the sprockets when initially loosening the camshaft sprocket bolts.

4. Remove the camshaft sprocket bolts.
5. Remove the camshaft drive sprocket.

Notice: The camshaft sprocket bolts are not reusable, it is a torque-to-yield (TTY) bolt, and must be discarded to prevent premature failure.

1. Install the camshaft sprockets and new bolts.
2. Align the camshaft sprocket with the pin on the camshaft.

•	Align the correct camshaft with the corresponding number on the sprocket.

•	Camshaft sprockets 1 and 2 are interchangeable and camshaft sprockets 3 and 4 are interchangeable.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Use the timing belt alignment kit J42069-1 and J42069-2 camshaft locks to lock sprockets when torquing camshaft sprocket bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft) + 60° +15°.




4. Install and adjust the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement .



5. Install the front cover. Refer to Timing Belt Front Cover Replacement .
6. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

Tighten
Tighten the battery terminal bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).