Charger SRT-8 V8-6.1L (2009)
Timing Chain: Service and Repair
Timing Chain & Sprockets - Removal
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove the timing chain cover See: Timing Cover/Service and Repair/Engine Timing Cover(s) - Removal
4. Verify the slide bushings (1) remain installed in the timing chain cover during removal.
5. Install the vibration damper bolt finger tight. Using a suitable socket and breaker bar, rotate the crankshaft to align the timing chain plated links
with the timing marks on the sprockets as shown.
CAUTION: The camshaft pin and the slot in the cam sprocket must be clocked at 12:00 (2). The crankshaft keyway must be clocked at 2:00
(3). The crankshaft sprocket must be installed so that the dots and or paint marking is at 6:00.