Flex FWD V6-3.5L (2010)
All vehicles
3. NOTE: It is necessary to tilt the Camshaft Holding Tool toward the rear of the engine to access the rearmost secondary timing chain tensioner
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Install the RH secondary timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.
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Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
4. Assemble the RH VCT assembly, the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket and the RH secondary timing chain.
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Align the colored links with the timing marks.
5. Position the RH secondary timing assembly onto the camshafts.
6. Install the new VCT bolt and new exhaust camshaft bolt and the original washer. Tighten in 4 stages.
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Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
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Stage 2: Loosen one full turn.
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Stage 3: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
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Stage 4: Tighten 90 degrees.