6 V6-3.7L (2009)
Timing Chain: Service and Repair
TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7]
WARNING:
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Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
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Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injures or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To
prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedure". See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Service
Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Before Service Precaution
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Continuous exposure to USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water
immediately after working with engine oil.
NOTE:
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The following procedure "TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION" is performed after the engine and transaxle component is removed
from the vehicle. See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Removal/Installation
1. Drain the engine oil. See: Engine Lubrication/Engine Oil/Service and Repair
2. Remove the engine and transaxle component. See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Removal/Installation
3. Secure the engine and transaxle component using a hoist and the SST.
WARNING:
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Protect and stabilize the lowered engine and transaxle component with crossties to prevent injury or damage due to roll over.
4. Remove the dynamic chamber and throttle body as a single unit. See: Intake Manifold/Service and Repair
5. Remove the ignition coils. See: Powertrain Management/Ignition System/Ignition Coil/Service and Repair
6. Remove the dipstick.
7. Remove the power steering oil pump drive belt. See: Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair
8. Remove the power steering oil pump. See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Power Steering/Power Steering Pump/Service and Repair/Removal
and Replacement
9. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
