300M V6-3.5L VIN G (2000)
Fig. 77
5. Install camshaft sprockets onto the camshafts. Install NEW sprocket attaching bolts into place. The 255 mm (10 inch) bolt is to be installed in the
left camshaft and the 213 mm (8 3/8 inch) bolt is to be installed into the right camshaft. Do not tighten the bolts. Camshaft sprocket mark should
be positioned between the marks on the cover (Fig. 77) at both sprocket.
Fig. 78
6. Install the timing belt starting at the crankshaft sprocket going in a counterclockwise direction (Fig. 78). Install the belt around the last sprocket.
Maintain tension on the belt as it is positioned around the tensioner pulley. Each camshaft sprockets mark should still fall between the cover
marks.
7. Holding the tensioner pulley against the belt, install the tensioner into the housing and tighten to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).
8. When tensioner is in place pull retaining pin to allow the tensioner to extend to the pulley bracket.
9. With number 1 piston at TDC (Fig. 79), hold the camshaft sprocket hex with a 36 mm (1 7/16 inch) wrench and tighten the camshaft bolts to 102
Nm (75 ft. lbs.) plus a 90° turn for the Right side and 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.) plus a 90° turn for the Left side.
10. Remove dial indicator and install spark plug.
11. Remove camshaft alignment Special Tools 6642 and install cam covers and O-rings. Tighten fasteners to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).
12. Install timing belt covers.
13. Install crankshaft damper.
14. Install accessory drive belts.
15. Fill cooling system.
16. Start engine and allow to idle for approximately 1 minute. If a noticeable noise is present from the timing belt/tensioner, air has possibly entered
