Concorde V6-2.7L VIN R (1998)
1. Align crankshaft sprocket timing mark to the mark on oil pump housing.
NOTE: Lubricate timing chain and guides with engine oil before installation.
2. Place left side primary chain sprocket onto the chain so that the timing mark is located in-between the two plated links on chain.
3. Lower the primary chain with left side sprocket through the left cylinder head opening.
NOTE: The camshaft sprockets can be allowed to float on the camshaft hub during installation.
4. Loosely position left side camshaft sprocket over camshaft hub.
5. Align plated link to the crankshaft sprocket timing mark.
6. Position primary chain onto water pump drive sprocket.
7. Align right camshaft sprocket timing mark to plated link on timing chain and loosely position over camshaft hub.
8. Verify that all plated links are properly aligned to timing marks on all sprockets.
9. Install left lower chain guide and tensioner arm. Tighten attaching bolts to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).
NOTE: Inspect oil ring on chain guide access plug before installing. Replace O-ring as necessary.
10. Install chain guide access plug to left cylinder head. Tighten plug to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
Figure 57-Timing Chain Tensioner-Oil Purging
NOTE: To reset the primary timing chain tensioner, oil will first need to be purged from the tensioner.
