Installation (page 2 of 2)
- Make
- Aston Martin
- Model
- DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
- Year
- Issue 2, 2005
- Section
- Valve Train
- Ensure the crankshaft key is in the vertical position (No.1 cylinder at 30° ATDC). Ensure that the camshafts are in the initial positions shown.
- Engage the camshaft timing service tool (Refer to '303-713 (Camshaft Set)', page 20-1-5) to flats on the camshafts.
- Install the fixed timing chain guide.
NOTE: WEAR FACE COLOR: TAN ON RH GUIDE AND RH ARM
(CAMSHAFT ASY-INTAKE)
(CAMSHAFT ASY-EXHAUST)
(DOWEL)
-6L266-TENSIONER-TIMING CHAIN
W701232 (10mm HEX)
M8 X 1.25 X 36.3 BOLT &
WSHR HEX FLNG HD PILOT
TORQUE 20-30 Nm
(2) RED
COLOR CODE: BLACK
W701524 (10mm HEX)
M8 X 1.25 X 49.3 BOLT
HEX FLNG HD PILOT
TORQUE 20-30 Nm
(2) RED
COLOR CODE: GOLD
-6K255-ARM ASY.-TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER RH
-E266-CHAIN-TIMING NOTE:
ALIGN TIMING LINKS WITH TIMING MARKS ON SPROCKETS
-6M256-GUIDE ASY-TIMING CHAIN
- Install the timing chain with the marked links (x3) matching timing marks on the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets.
- Install the timing chain tensioner arm.
- Install the timing chain tensioner. Remove it's lock pin.
- Ensure all three marked links on the timing chain align with the timing marks on the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets.
- Remove the camshaft timing service tool.
- Install the crankshaft timing disc, noting orientation from removal.
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- Check the valve timing (Refer to 'Valve Timing Check', page 3-10-4).
- Install the timing cover (Refer to 'Timing Cover', page 3-11-3).
- Install the engine to the vehicle (Refer to 'Engine', page 3-1-4).
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