Town & Country V6-3.8L (2009)
1. Rotate the crankshaft so the timing arrow is to the 12 o'clock position (4).
NOTE: Lubricate the timing chain and sprockets with clean engine oil before installation.
2. While holding the camshaft sprocket and chain in hand, place the timing chain around the sprocket, aligning the plated link (2) with the dot on the
sprocket (1). Position the timing arrow (4) to the 6 o'clock position.
3. Place the timing chain around crankshaft sprocket with the plated link (2) lined up with the dot on the sprocket (3). Install the camshaft sprocket
into position.
4. Use a straight edge to check alignment of timing marks (4).
5. Install the camshaft sprocket bolt and washer. Tighten the bolt to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
6. Rotate the crankshaft two revolutions and check the timing mark alignment (4). If timing marks do not line up, remove the camshaft sprocket and
realign.
7. Install the timing chain cover See: Timing Cover/Service and Repair/Engine Timing Cover(s) - Installation
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
NOTE: The Cam/Crank Variation Relearn procedure must be performed anytime there has been a repair/replacement made to a powertrain
system, for example: flywheel, valvetrain, camshaft and/or crankshaft sensors or components See: Powertrain
Management/Computers and Control Systems/Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning/PCM/ECM Reprogramming.