Century V6-173 2.8L VIN W FI (1987)
Timing Chain: Service and Repair
SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED (or equivalents)
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J5825, Crankshaft sprocket remover.
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J5590, Crankshaft sprocket installer.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Timing cover, refer to Timing Cover / Service and Repair.
2. Place # 1 piston at top dead center with the marks on the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets aligned.
3. Camshaft sprocket and chain.
NOTE: If the sprocket does not come off easily, a light blow on the lower edge of the sprocket (with a plastic mallet) should dislodge the
sprocket.
4. Crankshaft sprocket with J5825.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Crankshaft sprocket with J5590.
2. Apply Molykote or equivalent to the sprocket thrust surface.
3. Hold the sprocket with the chain hanging down and align the marks on the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets.
4. Align dowel in camshaft with dowel hole in camshaft sprocket.