Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN P Flex Fuel (2007)
Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations
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Install both secondary chains onto the idler sprocket. Align two plated links on the secondary chains to be visible through the two lower openings
on the idler sprocket (4 o'clock and 8 o'clock). Once the secondary timing chains are installed, position special tool 8429 (6) to hold chains in
place for installation.
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Align primary chain double plated links with the timing mark at 12 o'clock (1) on the idler sprocket. Align the primary chain single plated link
with the timing mark at 6 o'clock on the crankshaft sprocket (3).
NOTE: It will be necessary to slightly rotate camshafts for sprocket installation.
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Align left camshaft sprocket "L" dot to plated link on chain.
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Align right camshaft sprocket "R" dot to plated link on chain.
CAUTION: Remove excess oil from the camshaft sprocket bolt. Failure to do so can result in over-torque of bolt resulting in bolt failure.
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Remove Special Tool 8429, then attach both sprockets to camshafts. Remove excess oil from bolts, then Install sprocket bolts, but do not tighten at
this time.
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Verify that all plated links are aligned with the marks on all sprockets and the "V8" marks on camshaft sprockets are at the 12 o'clock position.
CAUTION: Ensure the plate between the left secondary chain tensioner and block is correctly installed.
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primary chain idler sprocket dot is at 12 o'clock
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primary chain crankshaft sprocket dot is at 6 o'clock
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secondary chain camshaft sprockets "V8" marks are at 12 o'clock
