Timing Drive Components: Installation
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- 1.
Install the timing chain onto the 2 camshaft phaser and sprockets and the crankshaft sprocket.- Install the timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the timing chain arm.
- Install the timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
NOTE:
If the timing chain tensioner plunger and ratchet assembly are not pinned in the compressed position, follow the next 4 steps.
- 2.NOTE: Do not compress the ratchet assembly. This will damage the ratchet assembly.
Using the edge of a vise, compress the timing chain tensioner plunger.
- 5.
Install a paper clip into the hole in the tensioner housing to hold the ratchet assembly and the plunger in during installation.
- 6.
Install the timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Remove the paper clip to release the piston.
- 7.NOTE: Do not rely on the Camshaft Alignment Tool to prevent camshaft rotation. Damage to the tool or the camshaft can occur.
Using a wrench on the flats of the exhaust camshaft to prevent camshaft rotation, tighten the exhaust camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
- 8.NOTE: The Camshaft Alignment Tool is for camshaft alignment only. Using this tool to prevent engine rotation can result in engine damage.
Using a wrench on the flats of the intake camshaft to prevent camshaft rotation, tighten the intake camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
- 9.
Install the front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover .
- 10.
Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, rotate the engine clockwise until the fuel injection cam lobe is at zero lift.
- 12.
Install the fuel injection pump housing and the 4 bolts.- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in) plus an additional 60 degrees.
- 13.
Install the tappet and fuel injection pump. For additional information, refer to Fuel Charging and Controls 2.0L GTDI .
- 14.
Install the RH fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to Front End Body Panels .