Section 05
ENGINE (4-TEC)
Subsection 09
(ENGINE BLOCK)
05-09-8
SMR2003-021_05_09A.FM
TIMING CHAIN
Inspection
Check timing chain on camshaft gear for excessive
radial play.
Check chain condition for wear and rollers condition.
1. Timing chain
If chain is excessively worn or damaged, replace
it as a set (camshaft timing gear and timing chain).
Removal
Remove:
– engine oil
(refer to OIL CHANGE in LUBRICATION section)
– engine from vehicle
(refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION)
– cylinder head (refer to CYLINDER HEAD REMOV-
AL in CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVES section)
– PTO housing (refer to PTO HOUSING REMOV-
AL in PTO HOUSING/MAGNETO section)
– crankshaft (refer to CRANKSHAFT REMOVAL
elsewhere in this section)
– timing chain.
Installation
The installation is essentially the reverse of the re-
moval procedure but, pay attention to the follow-
ing details.
Ensure to perform proper valve timing. Lock crank-
shaft and camshaft at TDC (refer to CYLINDER
HEAD AND VALVES).
Install chain then, install chain tensioner.
CAUTION:
Improper valve timing will damage
engine components.
CHAIN TENSIONER
Removal
NOTE:
Removal of the air intake manifold allows
easier access to the chain tensioner, but is not
necessary. Refer to AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD RE-
MOVAL in INTAKE section.
Remove:
– chain tensioner plug screw
no. 18
with gasket
ring
no. 19
– chain tensioner
no. 20
.
1. Plug screw
2. Gasket ring
3. Chain tensioner
Inspection
Check chain tensioner for excessive wear or
cracks. Also check free movement of the chain ten-
sioner piston.
Installation
The installation is essentially the reverse of the re-
moval procedure but, pay attention to the follow-
ing details.
Torque chain tensioner plug screw to 18 N•m
(160 lbf•
in
).
1
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3
R1503motr39A
1
2
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