Timing Chain: Service and Repair

Timing chain - includes align gears
Before disconnecting the battery, ensure all text and cautions in the battery disconnection section are observed.
Refer to Service Precautions.

Remove
1. Position vehicle on lift.
2. Disconnect battery earth lead.
3. Drain cooling system.
4. Remove LH VCC unit.
5. Remove lower timing gear cover.
6. Remove timing chain.

Refit
1. Clean timing chain guides and sprockets.
2. Check timing chain guides and sprockets for excessive wear.
3. Lubricate timing chain with clean engine oil.
4. Fit timing chain to crankshaft sprocket and RH VCC unit.

NOTE: The timing chain may be fitted in any position to the crankshaft sprocket and RH VCC unit sprocket.

5. Secure timing chain to LH cylinder head until LH VCC unit is fitted.
6. Fit lower timing gear cover.
7. Fit LH VCC unit.
8. Fill cooling system.
9. Connect battery earth lead.