

Install both secondary chains onto the idler sprocket.

Install left side chain tensioner arm, and Torx(R) bolt. Lbs.).ĬAUTION: The silver bolts retain the guides to the cylinder heads and the black bolts retain the guides to the engine block.Ĥ. Position primary chain tensioner over oil pump and insert bolts into lower two holes on tensioner bracket. Slowly open vise (1) to transfer piston spring force to lock pin.Ģ. Install Special Tool 8514 lock pin (3) into hole on front of tensioner. While continuing to hold pawl back, Push ratchet device to approximately 2 mm from the tensioner body. Using a pin or suitable tool, release ratchet pawl by pulling pawl back against spring force through access hole on side of tensioner. Using a vise, lightly compress the secondary chain tensioner piston (5) until the piston step is flush with the tensioner body. Vehicle Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine Timing Components Timing Chain Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Timing Chain & Sprockets Installationġ. Remove both pivoting tensioner arms and chain guides. Slide the idler sprocket assembly and crank sprocket forward simultaneously to remove the primary and secondary chains.ġ8. While holding the right camshaft steel tube with Special Tool 8428 Camshaft Wrench (2), remove the right camshaft sprocket.ġ7. Slowly rotate the camshaft approximately 5 degrees clockwise to a neutral position.ġ5. While holding the left camshaft steel tube with Special Tool 8428 Camshaft Wrench (2), remove the left camshaft sprocket. Remove left and right camshaft sprocket bolts.ġ4. Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected to guard against accidental starter engagement.ġ3. Damaging intake valve to piston contact will occur. A damaged or magnetized target wheel could cause a vehicle no start condition.ĬAUTION: Do not forcefully rotate the camshafts or crankshaft independently of each other. Do not place the target wheel near a magnetic source of any kind. Do not hold target wheel while loosening or tightening camshaft sprocket. Therefore, cover pan opening.ĬAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage camshaft target wheel. Collapse and pin primary chain tensioner.ĬAUTION: Plate behind left secondary chain tensioner could fall into oil pan. Remove crankshaft damper and timing chain cover.ġ0. Remove the oil fill housing to gain access to the right side tensioner arm fastener.ĩ. Remove access plug from left and right cylinder heads for access to chain guide fasteners.Ĩ. Rotate engine until timing mark on crankshaft damper (2) aligns with TDC mark on timing chain cover (2) and the camshaft sprocket "V6" marks are at the 12 o'clock position (No. Remove right and left cylinder head covers.ĥ. Disconnect negative cable from battery.ģ. Vehicle Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine Timing Components Timing Chain Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Timing Chain & Sprockets Removalġ. The attached pictures correlate with the directions.Ģ007 Dodge or Ram Truck RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V6-3.7L VIN K Here are the directions for removal/replacement.
