Dismantling
1. Remove the left valve timing adjuster.
V8 Engine, ENGINE OVERHAUL, Variable Camshaft Control (VCC).
2. Remove the lower front timing cover.
V8 Engine, ENGINE OVERHAUL, Lower Timing Belt Cover.
Disassembly
1. Remove the timing chain
2. Unscrew the bolt securing the left timing chain shoe.
3. Remove the left shoe split retainer and remove the shoe.
4. Unscrew the bolt securing the right timing chain tensioner shoe.
5. Remove the chain tensioner shoe and discard the O-ring.
6. Unscrew the 5 bolts securing the middle timing chain shoe.
7. Remove the chain center shoe and discard the O-ring and stopper.
Examination
1. Wipe the timing chain sprockets.
2. Check the timing chain sprockets for excessive wear.
Assembly
1. Install and lubricate a new timing chain stopper, seal and O-ring on the middle timing chain shoe.
2. Install the middle shoe and secure it with bolts, tightening torque of the bolts is 10 Nm.
3. Install a new O-ring on the right tensioner shoe and lubricate it.
4. Install the right tensioner shoe and secure it with bolts, tightening torque of the bolts is 45 N·m.
5. Install the left timing chain shoe and secure it with the split retainer.
6. Screw in the left timing chain shoe mounting bolt and tighten it to a torque of 10 Nm.
7. Lubricate the timing chain with clean engine oil.
8. Place the chain on the crankshaft drive sprocket and on the right valve timing adjuster.
NOTE: The timing chain is installed on the crankshaft and right VCC sprockets in any position.
9. Before installing the left VCC, secure the chain to the left cylinder head.
Assembly
1. Install the lower front timing cover.
V8 Engine, ENGINE OVERHAUL, Lower Timing Belt Cover.
2. Install the left valve timing adjuster.
V8 Engine, ENGINE OVERHAUL, Variable Camshaft Control (VCC).
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