Subsection 09 (TIMING CHAIN)
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TYPICAL
1. Camshaft timing gear retaining screws
2. Camshaft timing gear
5. Remove the camshaft timing gear.
NOTE:
Secure timing chain with a piece of wire.
Inspecting the Camshaft Timing Gear
Check camshaft timing gear for wear or deteriora-
tion.
If timing gear is worn or damaged, replace it as a
set with the timing chain.
For crankshaft gear inspection, refer to
CRANK-
SHAFT
in the
BOTTOM END
subsection.
Installing the Camshaft Timing Gear
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
Pay attention to the following details.
1. Clean camshaft mating surface and threads
prior to installing camshaft timing gear.
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1. Camshaft mating surface
2. Camshaft screw threads
2. Set applicable piston to TDC ignition position
and install the crankshaft position tool, refer to
CAMSHAFT TIMING
in this subsection.
REQUIRED TOOL
CRANKSHAFT TDC
POSITION TOOL
(P/N 529 036 201)
3. Install camshaft timing tool on the cylinder
head.
REQUIRED TOOL
CAMSHAFT TIMING TOOL
(P/N 529 036 268)
NOTE:
Properly align tube of camshaft timing tool
with machined radius on cylinder head.
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CAMSHAFT TIMING TOOL INSTALLED
1. Tube (camshaft timing tool)
2. Machined radius (camshaft timing tool)
3. Cylinder head
4. Set camshaft to TDC ignition position by align-
ing the flat portion on the camshaft flange with
the tool lever.
NOTE:
In addition, to ensure proper camshaft tim-
ing, press camshaft timing tool lever downwards.
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