Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual page 1151

9 - 122 ENGINE 3.9L
TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS (Continued)
Fig. 85 Measuring Timing Chain Wear and Stretch
1 - TORQUE WRENCH
2 - 3.175 MM (0.125 IN.)
INSTALLATION
(1) If tensioner assembly is being replaced, install
tensioner and mounting bolts. Torque bolts to 24 N·m
(210 in. lbs.).
(2) Place both camshaft sprocket and crankshaft
sprocket on the bench with timing marks on an exact
imaginary center line through both camshaft and
crankshaft bores.
(3) Place timing chain around both sprockets.
(4) Lift sprockets and chain (keep sprockets tight
against the chain in position as described).
(5) Slide both sprockets evenly over their respec-
tive shafts and verify alignment of timing marks
(Fig. 86) with a straight-edge if necessary.
(6) Install the camshaft bolt. Tighten the bolt to 68
N·m (50 ft. lbs.) torque.
(7) Remove tensioner pin. Again, verify align-
ment of timing marks.
Fig. 86 Alignment of Timing Marks
1 - TIMING MARKS
(8) Install timing cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S)
- INSTALLATION).
(9) Fill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(10) Connect battery negative cable.
(11) Start engine and check for oil and coolant
leaks.
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