Tempo V6-182 3.0L (1993)
9.
Rotate crankshaft until No. 1 piston is at TDC and timing marks are aligned.
10.
Remove camshaft sprocket retaining bolt and washer.
11.
Check timing chain deflection for excessive wear.
12.
Slide sprockets and timing chain forward and remove as an assembly.
13.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
Fig. 9 Timing Chain Installation
a. Slide timing chain and sprockets on with timing marks aligned.
CAUTION: The aluminum timing cover gouges easily, use care when scraping gasket.
b. Carefully clean all gasket material from timing cover and cylinder block.
c. Inspect timing cover crankshaft seal, replace if necessary.
d. Before installing bolt Nos. 1, 2 and 3, apply pipe sealant No. D6AZ-19558-A or equivalent.
e. Tighten front cover bolts in sequence
f.
Torque bolts 1 through 10 to 15-22 ft lb, then bolts 11 through 15 to 71-106 in lb.
