Five Hundred 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2006)
12. Install the RH timing chain and chain guide and install the bolts.
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Align the marks on the timing chain with the marks on the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets.
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Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
13. Install the RH timing chain tensioner and tensioner arm.
1
Install the tensioner arm.
2
Position the tensioner.
3
Install the bolts.
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Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
14. Remove the LH and RH timing chain tensioner piston retaining wires.
15. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise 120 degrees to top dead center (TDC).
16. CAUTION: Failure to verify correct timing drive component alignment will result in severe engine damage.
Verify the timing with the following steps.
1
There should be 12 chain links between the camshaft timing marks.
2
There should be 27 chain links between the camshaft and the crankshaft timing marks.
3
There should be 30 chain links between the camshaft and the crankshaft timing marks.
