Edge AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
14. Compress the LH secondary timing chain tensioner and install a suitable lockpin to retain the tensioner in the collapsed position.
15. NOTE: The VCT bolt and the exhaust camshaft bolt must be discarded and new ones installed. However, the exhaust camshaft washer is reusable.
Remove and discard the LH VCT assembly bolt and the LH exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt.
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Remove the LH VCT assembly, secondary timing chain and the LH exhaust camshaft sprocket as an assembly.
16. NOTE: It is necessary to tilt the Camshaft Holding Tool toward the rear of the engine to access the rearmost secondary timing chain tensioner
bolt.
Remove the 2 bolts and the LH secondary timing chain tensioner.
17. Compress the RH secondary timing chain tensioner and install a suitable lockpin to retain the tensioner in the collapsed position.
18. NOTE: The VCT bolt and the exhaust camshaft bolt must be discarded and new ones installed. However, the exhaust camshaft washer is reusable.
Remove and discard the RH VCT assembly bolt and the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt.
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Remove the RH VCT assembly, secondary timing chain and the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket as an assembly.
19. NOTE: It is necessary to tilt the Camshaft Holding Tool toward the rear of the engine to access the rearmost secondary timing chain tensioner
bolt.
