Chrysler Dodge Caravan 2002 Manual page 1360

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TIMING CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - TIMING CHAIN AND CAMSHAFT
SPROCKET
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove the timing chain cover. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL)
(3) Rotate engine by turning crankshaft until the
timing marks are aligned as shown in (Fig. 146).
(4) Remove camshaft sprocket attaching bolt.
(5) Remove the timing
sprocket.
(6) Remove the crankshaft sprocket. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL)
Fig. 146 Timing Mark Alignment
1 - CAMSHAFT SPROCKET TIMING MARK (DOT)
2 - PLATED LINK
3 - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET TIMING MARK (DOT)
4 - ARROWS
chain with camshaft
BELT/CHAIN
REMOVAL - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
(1) Remove the timing chain. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL)
(2) Using Special Tools 8539, 5048-6, and 5048-1,
remove the crankshaft sprocket while holding the
crankshaft from turning (Fig. 147). Be careful not to
damage the crankshaft surfaces.
Fig. 147 CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET - REMOVAL
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 5048-6
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 5048-1
3 - SPECIAL TOOL 8450
4 - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
5 - SPECIAL TOOL 8539
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
(1) Position the sprocket on the crankshaft (timing
mark out) with the timing slot aligned with the tim-
ing pin.
(2) Install sprocket using Special Tool 8452 (Fig.
148). Install sprocket until it is fully seats on the
crankshaft.
(3) Install the timing chain and camshaft sprocket.
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION)
INSTALLATION - TIMING CHAIN AND
CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
(1) Rotate crankshaft so the timing arrow is to the
12 o'clock position (Fig. 146).
NOTE: Lubricate timing chain and sprockets with
clean engine oil before installation.
(2) While holding camshaft sprocket and chain in
hand, place timing chain around the sprocket, align-
ing the plated link with the dot on the sprocket. Posi-
tion the timing arrow to the 6 o'clock position (Fig.
146).
ENGINE 3.3/3.8L 9 - 159
BELT/CHAIN