Express 1/2 Ton Van V8-305 5.0L VIN M SFI (1998)
Crankshaft Gear/Sprocket: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
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Tools Required
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J 5825-A Crankshaft Sprocket Remover.
1. Remove the engine front cover and the crankshaft position reluctor ring.
IMPORTANT: Once the engine front cover is removed, do not re-install it.
Always install a NEW engine front cover.
2. Rotate the crankshaft until:
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The number one cylinder is at Top Dead Center (TDC) of the compression stroke.
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The timing marks on both sprockets line up.
3. Remove the camshaft sprocket bolts.
4. Remove the camshaft sprocket and the timing chain.
