Caprice V8-265 4.3L VIN W MFI (1995)
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Engine front cover assembly.
2. Rotate crankshaft assembly until timing marks punched on crankshaft sprocket and camshaft sprocket are aligned.
3. Camshaft sprocket bolts/screws.
4. Camshaft sprocket and timing chain assembly.
NOTICE: Do not turn the crankshaft assembly after the timing chain has been removed to prevent damage to piston assemblies or valves.
5. Coolant pump bearing retainer bolts/screws and coolant pump driveshaft assembly using J 39243.
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Remove and discard 0-ring from coolant pump drive-shaft assembly.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Coolant pump drive shaft assembly using J 39092.
2. Coolant pump bearing retainer bolts/screws.
TIGHTEN
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Coolant pump bearing retainer bolts/screws to 12 Nm (108 lb. in.).
3. Camshaft sprocket and timing chain assembly.
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Camshaft sprocket and coolant pump driveshaft gears must mesh, or damage to camshaft retainer could occur.
4. Camshaft sprocket bolts/screws.
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Make sure that camshaft and crankshaft timing marks align.
TIGHTEN
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Camshaft sprocket bolts/screws to 28 Nm (21 lb. ft.).
5. New 0-ring to coolant pump driveshaft assembly using J 39089.
6. Engine front cover assembly.
