Challenger SRT-8 V8-6.1L (2009)
Timing Chain: Service and Repair
Timing Chain & Sprockets - Installation
INSTALLATION
1. If removed, install the timing chain guide and tighten bolts to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
2. If removed, install the timing chain tensioner (1) and tighten bolts to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
3. If required, retract the chain tensioner arm and install the Tensioner Pin 8514 (2) into the holes of the chain tensioner.
CAUTION: The timing chain must be installed with the single plated link aligned with the dot and or paint marking on the camshaft sprocket.
The crankshaft sprocket is aligned with the dot and or paint marking on the sprocket between two plated timing chain links.
CAUTION: The camshaft pin and the slot in the cam sprocket must be clocked at 12:00. The crankshaft keyway must be clocked at 2:00. The
crankshaft sprocket must be installed so that the dots and or paint marking is at 6:00.
4. Place both camshaft sprocket and crankshaft sprocket on the bench with timing marks on exact imaginary center line through both camshaft and
crankshaft bores.
5. Place timing chain around both sprockets with timing marks aligned with the plated links.
6. Lift the sprockets and chain keeping sprockets tight against the chain in the position as shown).
7. Position both sprockets (2, 3) onto their respective shafts and verify alignment of timing marks.
8. Install the camshaft sprocket retaining bolt and tighten to 122 Nm (90 ft. lbs.).
