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09 - Engine, 2.0L World / Valve Timing / CHAIN and SPROCKETS, Timing / Installation

TIMING CHAIN

NOTE: The crankshaft timing mark (3) or (5) can be in one

of two locations depending on whether the engine
is early production (5), late production (3) or
assembled with service parts (3). In all cases the
keyway (2) will always be in the 9:00 position, in line
with the ladder frame mounting surface (1) when
the engine is at TDC.

1. Verify that the engine is still set to TDC.

2. Align camshaft timing marks (3) so they are facing each

other and in line with the cylinder head cover sealing
surface (2).
3. Install timing chain so plated (or marked) links on chain
align with timing marks on camshaft sprockets (1).

4. Align timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket (3) or (5) with

the plated (or marked) link (4) on the timing chain. Position
chain so slack will be on the tensioner side.

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NOTE: Keep the slack in the timing chain on the

tensioner side.
5. Install the timing chain tensioner (5) (Refer to 09 -
Engine/Valve Timing/TENSIONER, Engine Timing -
Installation) .Rotate the crankshaft CLOCKWISE two
complete revolutions until the crankshaft is repositioned at
the TDC position with the key way at the 9 o'clock position.

6. Verify that the camshafts timing marks (3) are in the proper
position and in line with the cylinder head cover sealing
surface. If the marks do not line up, the timing chain is not
correctly installed.
7. Install front timing chain cover (Refer to 09 - Engine/Valve
Timing/COVER(S) , Engine Timing - Installation) -
INSTALLATION).
8. Connect negative battery cable.
9. Operate engine until it reaches normal operating
temperature. Check oil and cooling systems for correct
fluid levels.

NOTE: The Cam/Crank Variation Relearn procedure must be performed using the scan tool anytime there has
been a repair/replacement made to a powertrain system, for example: flywheel, valvetrain, camshaft
and/or crankshaft sensors or components (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain
Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure).

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