3500 4x4 Pickup L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo (1996)
Heat the gear in an oven at 121°C [250°F] for 45 minutes.
CAUTION: Wear protective gloves to handle the hot gear.
Install the gear with the timing marks away from the camshaft.
Be sure the gear is seated against the camshaft shoulder.
If the camshaft is not to be used immediately, lubricate the lobes and journals to prevent rusting.