Questions & Answers for: Chevrolet chain and sprocket Cars & Trucks

...downward, and the chain is looped around the crankshaft sprocket. When the cam sprocket is attached to the cam, the timing marks on the crank and cam sprockets should be pointing toward one

chain over the camshaft sprocket and then around the crankshaft sprocket. Make sure that the marks on the two sprockets are in alignment (see illustration). Lubricate the thrust surface with Molykote&

sprocket, chain link, front face of cylinder and crank sprocket for reference. Retract the timing chain tensioner shoe by using J?33875 or equivalent, on both sides of the tensioner and pulling on the

...sprocket and chain together. If the sprocket does not slide from the camshaft easily, a light blow with a soft mallet at the lower edge of the sprocket will dislodge it. Using a suitable gear puller, ...

...chain tensioner and camshaft sprocket at the same time. Remove the crankshaft sprocket using special tool J 22888-20A or equivalent. Remove crankshaft sprocket alignment key. NOTE: If any camshaft ...

...chain or sprocket is installed with the wear pattern in the opposite direction, noise and increased wear may occur. Mark the crankshaft sprocket and timing chain outer surface for reassembly, then ...

...sprocket and chain together. If the sprocket does not slide from the camshaft easily, a light blow with a soft mallet at the lower edge of the sprocket will dislodge it. Using a suitable gear puller, ...

...chain and sprocket removal - 2.5L engine Fig. 5: Timing chain and sprocket removal - 1996 3.1L engine shown Fig. 6: You must use a suitable puller to remove the crankshaft sprocket Disconnect the ...

sprocket, Timing chain tensioner guide Intake camshaft sprocket, Timing chain through the top of the cylinder head Crankshaft sprocket Fig. Lining up the crankshaft sprocket mark with the colored link

...sprocket or timing chain housing may result. 11. Remove mounting bolts and tensioner. Caution: Tensioner is spring loaded. 12. Mark timing chain and crankshaft sprocket for installation. 13. Remove ...