CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
REMOVAL
(1) Remove primary timing chain. Refer to proce-
dure in this section.
CAUTION: Use care not to turn crankshaft while
removing crankshaft sprocket, as damage to valves
and or pistons could occur.
(2) Remove crankshaft sprocket by first installing
the crankshaft damper bolt. Apply grease or equiva-
lent to damper bolt head and position Special Tools
5048-1, 5048-6, and 8539 on sprocket and crankshaft
nose (Fig. 76). Remove sprocket using care not to
rotate the crankshaft.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install crankshaft sprocket using Special Tools
6780-1 and 8179 (Fig. 77) until sprocket bottoms
Fig. 74 Primary Timing Chain Tensioner
1 – TENSIONER
2 – RETAINER CAP
3 – BOLT
Fig. 75 Timing Chain Tensioner Arming
Fig. 76 Crankshaft Sprocket—Removal
1 – SPECIAL TOOL 8539
2 – SPECIAL TOOL 5048-6
3 – SPECIAL TOOL 5048-1
Fig. 77 Crankshaft Sprocket—Installation
1 – SPECIAL TOOL 6780–1
2 – SPECIAL TOOL 8179
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)