09 - Engine, 3.
6L / Valve Timing / CHAIN and SPROCKETS, Timing / Installation
INSTALLATION
Special Tools: Click to display a list of tools used in this procedure
CAUTION: The magnetic timing wheels must not come in contact with magnets (pickup tools, trays, etc.) or any
other strong magnetic field. This will destroy the timing wheels ability to correctly relay camshaft
position to the camshaft position sensor.
1. Inspect all sprockets and chain guides. Replace if
damaged.
2. If removed, install the right side cam chain guide (1) and
tensioner arm (6). Tighten the bolts (2) to the proper
(Torque Specifications) .
3. If removed, install the right side cam chain tensioner (3).
Tighten the bolts (4) to the proper (Torque Specifications)
.
4. Reset the right side cam chain tensioner (3) by pushing
back the tensioner piston and installing Tensioner Pin
8514A (5).
5. If removed, install the left side cam chain guide (2) and
tensioner arm (1). Tighten the bolts (4) to the proper
(Torque Specifications) .
6. If removed, install the left side cam chain tensioner (5).
Tighten the bolts (6) to the proper (Torque Specifications)
.
7. Reset the left side cam chain tensioner (5) by lifting the
pawl (3), pushing back the piston and installing
Tensioner Pin 8514A (7) (Refer to 09 - Engine/Valve
Timing - Standard Procedure) .
8. Verify that the key (3) is installed in the crankshaft.
CAUTION: Do not rotate the crankshaft more than
a few degrees independently of the
camshafts. Piston to valve contact
could occur resulting in possible valve
damage. If the crankshaft needs to be
rotated more than a few degrees, first
remove the camshafts.
9. Verify that the number one cylinder piston is positioned
at top-dead-center by aligning the dimple (2) on the
crankshaft with the block/bearing cap junction (1).
CAUTION: Do not rotate the camshafts more than a
few degrees independently of the
crankshaft. Valve to piston contact
could occur resulting in possible valve
damage. If the camshafts need to be
rotated more than a few degrees, first
move the pistons away from the
cylinder heads by rotating the
crankshaft counterclockwise to a
position 30° before-top-dead-center.
Once the camshafts are returned to
their top-dead-center position, rotate
the crankshaft clockwise to return the
crankshaft to top-dead-center.
10. Verify that the camshafts are set at top-dead-center by
positioning the alignment holes (1) vertically.
CAUTION: Always reinstall timing chains so that
they maintain the same direction of
rotation. Inverting a previously run
chain on a previously run sprocket will
result in excessive wear to both the
chain and sprocket.
11. Place the primary chain onto the crankshaft sprocket (3)
so that the arrow (2) is aligned with the plated link (1) on
the timing chain.
12. While maintaining this alignment, invert the crankshaft
sprocket and timing chain and place the idler sprocket
(4) into the timing chain so that the dimple (2) is aligned
with the plated link (1) on the timing chain.
13. While maintaining this alignment, lubricate the idler
sprocket bushing with clean engine oil and install the
sprockets and timing chain on the engine. To verify that
the timing is still correct, the timing chain plated link (6)
should be located at 12:00 (1) when the dimple (5) on
the crankshaft is aligned with the block/bearing cap
junction (4).
14. Install the idler sprocket retaining bolt (2) and washer (3).
Tighten the bolt (2) to the proper (Torque Specifications)
.
15. Install the primary chain guide (2). Tighten the bolt (1) to
the proper (Torque Specifications) .
16. Reset the primary chain tensioner (5) by pushing back
the tensioner piston and installing Tensioner Pin 8514A
(3).
17. Install the primary chain tensioner (5). Tighten the bolts
(4) to the proper (Torque Specifications) and remove the
Tensioner Pin 8514A (3).
18. Press the left side intake cam phaser onto the intake
camshaft. Install and hand tighten the oil control valve
(6).
NOTE: The left side and right side cam chains are
identical.
CAUTION: Always reinstall timing chains so that
they maintain the same direction of
rotation. Inverting a previously run
chain on a previously run sprocket will
result in excessive wear to both the
chain and sprocket.
19. Drape the left side cam chain over the left side intake
cam phaser and onto the idler sprocket (1) so that the
arrow (3) is aligned with the plated link (2) on the cam
chain.
20. While maintaining this alignment, route the cam chain
around the exhaust and intake cam phasers so that the
plated links are aligned with the phaser timing marks (1).
Position the left side cam phasers so that the arrows (3)
point toward each other and are parallel to the cylinder
head cover mounting surface (5). Press the exhaust cam
phaser onto the exhaust cam, install and hand tighten
the oil control valve (2).
NOTE: Minor rotation of a camshaft (a few
degrees) may be required to install the
camshaft phaser or phaser lock.
21. Install the Lock, Camshaft/Phaser, Left Side 10202-2 (4)
with the tool number facing up.
22. Tighten the oil control valves (2) and (6) to the proper
(Torque Specifications) .
23. Remove the Camshaft Phaser Lock (4).
24. Press the right side exhaust cam phaser onto the
exhaust camshaft. Install and hand tighten the oil control
valve (7).
CAUTION: Always reinstall timing chains so that
they maintain the same direction of
rotation. Inverting a previously run
chain on a previously run sprocket will
result in excessive wear to both the
chain and sprocket.
25. Drape the right side cam chain over the right side
exhaust cam phaser and onto the idler sprocket (1) so
that the dimple (2) is aligned with the plated link (3) on
the cam chain.
26. While maintaining this alignment, route the cam chain
around the exhaust and intake cam phasers so that the
plated links are aligned with the phaser timing marks (1).
Position the right side cam phasers so that the arrows (3)
point away from each other and the scribe lines (4) are
parallel to the cylinder head cover mounting surface (6).
Press the intake cam phaser onto the intake cam, install
and hand tighten the oil control valve (2).
NOTE: Minor rotation of a camshaft (a few
degrees) may be required to install the
camshaft phaser or phaser lock.
27. Install the Lock, Camshaft/Phaser, Right Side 10202-1
(5) with the tool number facing up.
28. Tighten the oil control valves (2) and (7) to the proper
(Torque Specifications) .
29. Remove the Camshaft Phaser Lock (5).
NOTE: There are no timing marks on the oil pump
gear or chain.
CAUTION: Always reinstall timing chains so that
they maintain the same direction of
rotation. Inverting a previously run
chain on a previously run sprocket will
result in excessive wear to both the
chain and sprocket.
30. Place the oil pump sprocket (5) into the oil pump chain
(6). Place the oil pump chain onto the crankshaft
sprocket while aligning the oil pump sprocket with the oil
pump shaft. Install the bolt (4) and tighten to the proper
(Torque Specifications) .
31. Install the oil pump chain tensioner (1). Make sure that
the spring (3) is positioned above the dowel pin (2).
32. Remove the Tensioner Pins 8514A (1) and (6) from the right side and left side cam chain tensioners.
33. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise (as viewed from the front) two complete revolutions stopping when the dimple (4)
on the crankshaft is aligned with the block/bearing cap junction (5).
34. While maintaining this alignment, verify that the ARROWS (2) on the left side cam phasers point toward each other
and are parallel to the cylinder head cover mounting surface (3) and that the right side cam phaser ARROWS (7)
point away from each other and the SCRIBE LINES (9) are parallel to the cylinder head cover mounting surface
(8).
35. There should be 12 chain pins (2) BETWEEN the exhaust cam phaser triangle marking (1) and the intake cam
phaser circle marking (3) as viewed from either the front or rear of the cam phasers.
36. If the engine timing is not correct, repeat this procedure.
37. Install the engine timing cover (Refer to 09 - Engine/Valve Timing/COVER(S) , Engine Timing - Installation).
38. If removed, install the oil pan (Refer to 09 - Engine/Lubrication/PAN, Oil/Installation) .
39. Install the spark plugs (Refer to 08 - Electrical/8I - Ignition Control/SPARK PLUG - Installation) .
40. Install the cylinder head covers (Refer to 09 - Engine/Cylinder Head/COVER(S) , Cylinder Head - Installation).
41. Install the air cleaner body (Refer to 09 - Engine/Air Intake System/BODY, Air Cleaner/Installation) .
42. Fill the engine crankcase with the proper oil to the correct level (Refer to 09 - Engine/Lubrication/OIL - Standard
Procedure) .
43. Connect the negative battery cable and tighten the nut to the proper (Torque Specifications) .
44. Fill the cooling system (Refer to 07 - Cooling - Standard Procedure) .
45. Operate the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check the cooling system for the correct fluid
level (Refer to 07 - Cooling - Standard Procedure) .
NOTE: The Cam/Crank Variation Relearn procedure must be performed using the scan tool anytime there has
been a repair or replacement made to a powertrain system, for example: flywheel, valvetrain, camshaft
or crankshaft sensors or components.