AEM 23-804BK Tru-Time Adjustable Cam Gear - Manual (Page 5)

3) Installation of the AEM Cam Gear.
a) Inspect the AEM Tru-Time Adjustable Cam Gear:
i) The laser etched timing marks on inner hub and the outer gear should be clear and easy to
read.
ii) Loosen the cam gear bolts on the AEM cam gear and rotate the hub clockwise and counter
clockwise. It should move freely without any binding. Set the timing mark to 0
° and tighten
the five cam gear bolts to 15 lb. ft.
iii) Compare the AEM cam gear to the O.E. cam gear. Make sure the major features of the two
cam gears are identical. This will include the timing belt tooth profile, keyway location and
laser etched TDC marks.
b) If the AEM cam gear does not function as described or look to be dimensionally correct in any
way do not continue with this installation.
c) Install the AEM cam gear using the instructions for the removal of the O.E. cam gear in the
opposite order.
d) Apply engine oil to the threads of the camshaft bolt and crankshaft bolt. Torque to factory
specifications.
e) Tension Adjustment
d) Loosen the belt tensioner bolt 180 degrees.
Push the tensioner to release tension from the
belt, and then retighten the adjusting bolt.
Remove the timing belt.
e) Remove the bolt securing the camshaft pulley.
Remove the Camshaft pulley.