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Crankshaft Sprocket Installation (Fourth Design)

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Special Tool 

EN 46111 Crankshaft Rotation Socket 

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Sprocket Timing Mark
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  1. Ensure the crankshaft sprocket is installed with the timing mark (1) visible.
    Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Sprocket
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  2. Install the crankshaft sprocket on to the nose of the crankshaft.
  3. Align the notch in the crankshaft sprocket with the pin in the crankshaft.
  4. Slide the crankshaft sprocket on the crankshaft nose until the crankshaft sprocket contacts the step in the crankshaft.
    Fig 3: Aligning Timing Mark On Crankshaft Sprocket Timing Mark And Oil Pump Cover
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  5. Ensure the crankshaft is in the stage one timing position with the crankshaft sprocket timing mark (1) aligned to the stage one timing mark on the oil pump cover (2) using the EN 46111. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING DRIVE CHAIN ALIGNMENT DIAGRAM (THIRD DESIGN)  and CAMSHAFT TIMING DRIVE CHAIN ALIGNMENT DIAGRAM (FOURTH DESIGN)  - Stage One.

    Reference: CAMSHAFT INTERMEDIATE DRIVE CHAIN IDLER INSTALLATION - LEFT SIDE (FOURTH DESIGN) .