Tribute DX 4WD V6-3.0L DOHC (2002)
Note:
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LH shown, RH similar.
3. Hold the chain tensioner ratchet lock mechanism away from the ratchet stem with a small pick.
Caution:
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During tensioner compression, do not release the ratchet stem until the tensioner piston is fully bottomed in its bore or damage to the ratchet
stem will result.
4. Slowly compress the timing chain tensioner.
5. Retain the tensioner piston with a 1.5 mm (0.06 inch) wire or paper clip.
6. If timing marks on the timing chains are not evident, use a permanent-type marker to mark on the LH and RH timing chains.
1. Mark any link to use as the crankshaft timing mark.
2. Count 29 links counterclockwise from the crankshaft timing mark (including the starting link) and mark this link as the (LH chain Exhaust RH
chain Intake) cam sprocket timing mark.
3. Continue counting counterclockwise to 42 and mark this link as the (LH chain Exhaust RH chain Intake) sprocket timing mark.
