Vanden Plas L6-4.0L (1990)
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Attach a dial test indicator to the top of the engine with the stylus resting on a piston. Rotate the engine and set No. 1 cylinder (Fig. 2) at TDC.
Refit the lower static damper. Fit and tighten the securing bolts and lock over the tab washer. Fit the oil pump chain damper in position, do not
tighten the securing bolts at this stage. Take any slack out of the chain using hand pressure to push the damper towards the center of the engine.
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Tighten the bolts securing the damper.
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Lubricate the intermediate sprocket bearing.
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Lift up the chain, engage the sprocket in the chain, and locate the sprocket into the bearing.
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Refit the lower tensioner assembly.
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Lubricate the upper timing chain.
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Refit the upper chain to the intermediate sprocket.
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Refit the upper static damper.
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Fit and tighten the securing bolts.
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Refit the upper tensioner.
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Renew the oil seal (1 Fig. 3) and refit the timing cover.
