MKS AWD V6-3.7L (2009)
Timing Chain: Diagrams
NOTICE: The crankshaft must remain in the freewheeling position (crankshaft dowel pin at 9 o'clock) until after the camshafts are installed
and the valve clearance is checked/adjusted. Do not turn the crankshaft until instructed to do so. Failure to follow this process will result in
severe engine damage.
Position the crankshaft dowel pin in the 9 o'clock position.
NOTE: Use a camshaft sprocket bolt to turn the camshafts.
Rotate the RH camshafts to the Top Dead Center (TDC) position and install the Camshaft Holding Tool on the flats of the camshafts.
Assemble the RH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) assembly, the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket and the RH secondary timing chain.
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Align the colored links with the timing marks.
Position the RH secondary timing assembly onto the camshafts.
NOTE: Use a camshaft sprocket bolt to turn the camshafts.
Rotate the LH camshafts to the TDC position and install the Camshaft Holding Tool on the flats of the camshafts.
Assemble the LH VCT assembly, the LH exhaust camshaft sprocket and the LH secondary timing chain.
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Align the colored links with the timing marks.
