Chrysler Crossfire Timing Chain Removal?

The complete detailed procedure to replace Timing Chain & Sprockets.

The crossfire Timing chain removal/install details are as follows:---

1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Drain the power steering pump fluid.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Negative battery cable

   Radiator fan

   Accessory drive belt

   Idler pulley

   Accessory drive belt tensioner

   Vibration damper

   Coolant and heater hoses from water pump

   Power steering pump

   AIR pump

   Cylinder head covers

   Front cylinder head to timing chain cover retaining bolts

   Alternator
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Remove the lower oil pan.
6. Remove the upper oil pan.
7. Remove the starter.
8. Rotate crankshaft to 40 degrees After Top Dead Center (ATDC).
9. Lock the flywheel in place using Special Tool 9102 by inserting the tool into the starter opening.
10. Remove or disconnect the following:
    
    
    Timing chain tensioner

    Timing chain cover

    Oil pump drive chain and tensioner

    Left and right camshaft sprocket bolts

    Timing chain and camshaft sprockets

    Timing chain camshaft sprocket

    Rear main seal
11. Hold the balance shaft rear counter weight using a drift, and remove the rear retaining bolt.
12. Remove the balance shaft counterweight.
13. Remove the balance shaft locking plate at the front of the engine block.
14. Remove the balance shaft. 
    
    
    
    Fig. Crankshaft timing mark set to 40 degrees ATDC
    
    
    
    Fig. Locking the flywheel in place with tool 9102
15. Pry out the front crankshaft seal using a suitable pry tool.
    
    
    

    

    Fig. Exploded view of timing chain and balance shaft assembly

To install:

Fig. Positioning crankshaft front seal into Seal Installer 9103

1. Position the front crankshaft seal into Special Tool 9103 as shown.
2. Align the slot of the installation tool into the crankshaft keyway.
3. Tap the tool in until the crankshaft damper bolt can be inserted.
4. Tighten the damper bolt until the seal is installed.
5. Remove the installer tool.
6. Place the balance shaft into the bore in the block from the front of the engine.
7. Install the rear counter weight onto the shaft and torque the retaining bolt to 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm), plus an additional 90 degrees.
8. Install the balance shaft locking plate and bolt and torque to 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm).
9. Install the rear crankshaft seal/end cover assembly.
10. Install the crankshaft sprocket.
11. Ensure that the crankshaft is still positioned at 40 degrees ATDC.
12. Align the balance shaft sprocket with the timing chain (3) and check that the copper teeth (1) of the timing chain are aligned on the camshaft sprockets (6).
13. Route the timing chain within the timing chain guides as shown.
14. Lock the camshafts in place with Camshaft Locking Plates 9104 and 9105.
    
    
    

    

    Fig. Positioning timing chain on camshaft sprockets
    
    
    
    

    

    Fig. Timing chain guide locations
    
    
    
    

    

    Fig. Camshaft locking plate
15. Install the oil pump drive chain and tensioner.
16. Apply sealant to timing chain cover as shown.
    
    
    

    

    Fig. Applying sealant to front cover
17. Install or connect the following:
    
    
    Timing chain cover. Torque the bolts to 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm).

    Timing chain tensioner. Torque the bolt to 59 ft. lbs. (80 Nm).
18. Remove Special Tool 9102 to unlock the flywheel.
19. Install or connect the following:
    
    
    Starter

    Upper and lower oil pans

    Alternator

    Front cylinder head to timing chain cover bolts. Tighten to 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm).

    Cylinder head covers

    AIR pump

    Power steering pump

    Coolant and heater hoses to water pump

    Vibration damper. Tighten to 148 ft. lbs. (200 Nm) plus 90 degrees clockwise.

    Idler pulley

    Accessory belt tensioner

    Accessory drive belt

    Radiator fan

    Negative battery cable
20. Fill the power steering pump with fluid.
21. Fill and bleed the cooling system.

These details will help.

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