AEM 23-851BK Tru-Time Adjustable Cam Gear User Manual

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iii) Move crankshaft to ½ mark before TDC for belt installation. (Fig. 8)
iv) Install timing belt. Starting at the crankshaft, go around the water pump

sprocket and then around the cam gear.

v) Move the crankshaft sprocket to TDC to take up belt slack.
vi) Remove the 1/8” or 3mm Allen wrench from belt tensioner.
vii) Rotate crankshaft through two revolutions and check the alignment of the

timing marks.

5) Reassembly

a) Torque the cam gear retaining bolt to 85 ft.-lbs.
b) Reinstall the timing belt cover.
c) Install engine mount bracket. Torque bolts to 30 ft.-lbs.
d) Install power steering pump assembly.
e) Install right engine mount.
f) Remove jack from under engine.
g) Reinstall crankshaft damper using M12x1.75x150mm bolt, washer, thrust bearing

and nut from Special Tool 6792. Install crankshaft damper bolt and torque to 105
ft.-lbs.

h) Install accessory drive belts. Replace if they show any signs of deterioration.
i) Reinstall the right inner splash shield.
j) Perform relearn camshaft and crankshaft alignment procedure in the Engine

Miscellaneous Section of the DRB Scan Tool.