Grand Caravan AWD V6-3.8L VIN L (2001)
Timing Chain: Service and Repair
REMOVAL - TIMING CHAIN AND CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Remove the timing chain cover.
3. Rotate engine by turning crankshaft until the timing marks are aligned as shown in (Fig. 156).
4. Remove camshaft sprocket attaching bolt.
5. Remove the timing chain with camshaft sprocket.
6. Remove the crankshaft sprocket.
REMOVAL - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
1. Remove the timing chain.
2. Using Special Tools 8539, 5048-6, and 5048-1, remove the crankshaft sprocket while holding the crankshaft from turning (Fig. 157). Be careful
not to damage the crankshaft surfaces.
