Dakota Quad Cab 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (2001)
Timing Chain: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Remove timing chain cover.
4. Rotate crankshaft to align timing marks (Fig. 84) to #1 TDC.
5. Remove camshaft sprocket attaching bolt and remove timing chain with crankshaft and camshaft sprockets.
6. Slip crankshaft sprocket onto crankshaft and compress tensioner shoe by placing a large screwdriver between crankshaft sprocket and tensioner
shoe (Fig. 83). Compress shoe until hole in shoe lines up with hole in bracket. Slide a suitable pin into the holes (Fig. 83) and remove screwdriver.
7. If tensioner assembly is to be replaced, remove the three tensioner to block bolts and remove tensioner assembly.
INSTALLATION
