Upper drive chain guide
Removing
Removing the upper drive chain damper from the dowel pins
1. Remove the cylinder head cover.
2. Remove the drive chain tensioner.
3. Install a wrench on the flats of the camshaft behind the No. 5 bearing cap and turn the exhaust camshaft clockwise to release tension on the drive chain on the damper.
4. Remove the upper drive chain guide from the dowel pins (see fig. Removing the upper drive chain damper from the dowel pins).
Examination
1. Check the upper drive chain guide for wear, damage or cracks and replace if necessary.
Installation
1. Installation is made in sequence, return to removal.
Lower drive chain guide on 3.0L engine
Removing
Removing the lower drive chain damper from the dowel pins
Release of the fastening brackets connecting both halves of the lower chain guide
Separation of the inner and outer halves of the lower chain guide
1. Remove the lower drive chain cover.
2. Using paint, apply alignment marks to the drive chain links and crankshaft and camshaft sprockets.
3. Unscrew the bolt with a left-hand thread and remove the intermediate sprocket.
4. Lift the drive chain off the intake camshaft sprocket.
5. Move the drive chain forward and remove the chain guide from the dowel pins (see fig. Removing the lower drive chain damper from the dowel pins).
6. Release the mounting brackets and separate the inner and outer parts of the chain guide (see fig. Release of the fastening brackets connecting both halves of the lower chain guide, Separation of the inner and outer halves of the lower chain guide).
Examination
1. Check the condition of the lower chain guide for wear, damage or cracks and replace if necessary.
Installation
1. Install the drive chain on the inner part of the damper, then install the outer part of the damper and secure with brackets.
2. Install the drive chain on the intake camshaft sprocket, matching the marks on the sprocket and chain.
3. Install the intermediate sprocket and secure it with a left-handed bolt.
4. Install the lower drive chain cover.
Lower drive chain damper for 2.8 and 3.2 l engines
Removing
1. Remove the drive chain tensioner shoe.
2. Apply alignment marks to the drive chain and camshaft sprockets.
3. Remove the drive chain from the camshaft sprockets.
4. Move the drive chain forward and remove the chain guide from the dowel pins.
Examination
1. Check the condition of the chain guide for wear, damage or cracks and replace if necessary.
Installation
1. Installation is made in sequence, return to removal.