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Timing Chain - Installation (Cont'd)

EM-31prose procedure

Chain tensioner / chain guide installation differs between GA16DE (SEM407D) and all other engines (SEM406D).

Continued from EM-30

Installation (Cont'd)

  1. 18
    Assemble camshaft sprocket with chain.
    Set timing chain by aligning mating marks with those of camshaft sprockets.
    Make sure sprocket's mating marks face engine front.
    Diagram of the camshaft sprockets and chain assembly showing mating marks (silver and gold) on sprockets and chain, with link counts of 16 links, 22 links and 16 links between the mating marks.
    SEM551D
  2. 19
    Install camshaft sprocket bolts.
  3. 20
    Install chain tensioner and chain guide.
    Make sure that hook used to retain chain tensioner is released.
    Chain tensioner and chain guide installation for engines except GA16DE. Labels chain tensioner, chain guide and the hook used to retain the tensioner.
    SEM406D
  4. 21
    Install lower chain tensioner.
    Check no problems occur when engine is rotated.
    Make sure that No. 1 piston is set at T.D.C. on its compression stroke.
    Make sure of the direction of the gasket before installing lower chain tensioner.
    Photo of the lower chain tensioner installation area with arrows indicating mounting points.
    SEM657D
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