Sebring Convertible V6-2.7L (2009)
Timing Chain: Service and Repair
Timing Chain & Sprockets - Removal
Timing Chain and Camshaft Sprocket
TIMING CHAIN AND CAM SPROCKETS
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Remove upper intake manifold. See: Intake Manifold/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Intake Manifold - Removal
4. Remove cylinder head covers, crankshaft vibration damper, and timing chain cover. See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Valve Cover/Service and
Repair/Cylinder Head Cover(s) - Removal See: Cylinder Block Assembly/Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley/Service and Repair/Vibration
Damper - Removal See: Timing Cover/Service and Repair/Engine Timing Cover(s) - Removal
CAUTION: When aligning timing marks, always rotate engine by turning the crankshaft. Failure to do so will result in valve and/or piston
damage.
5. Align crankshaft sprocket timing mark to mark on oil pump housing (2). The mark on oil pump housing is 60° ATDC of #1 cylinder.
CAUTION: When the timing chain is removed and the cylinder heads are still installed, DO NOT rotate the camshafts or crankshaft without
first locating the proper crankshaft position. Failure to do so will result in valve and/or piston damage.
