Hombre XS Space Cab 2WD V6-4.3L (1998)
Camshaft Gear/Sprocket: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
Tools Required
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J 23523-F Crankshaft Balancer Remover and Installer
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J 5825-A Crankshaft Sprocket Remover
1. Remove the engine front cover.
Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement.
IMPORTANT: Once the composite engine front cover is removed, do not reinstall it. Always install a new engine front cover.
2. Remove the crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring.
3. Rotate the crankshaft until:
3.1. The timing marks on both sprockets line up.
3.2. The number one cylinder is at Top Dead Center (TDC) of the compression stroke.
