- Clean the components with cleaning solvent.
Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
- Dry the components with compressed
air.
Notice: Do not replace only the tensioner or the chain to correct a noise condition
caused by the camshaft drive components. When replacing the tensioner or chain
to correct a noise condition all of the camshaft drive components must be
replaced.
- Inspect the
timing chain for binding or wear.
- Inspect the timing chain guide pads for
unusual contact, excessive wear, or chain misalignment.
- Inspect the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets
for:
| • | Worn valleys between the sprocket teeth |
| • | One edge of the sprocket teeth worn |
| • | Crankshaft sprocket keyway for wear |
| • | Crankshaft sprocket key for wear |
