Special Tools

J 39946 Crankshaft Socket - 4.0L and 4.6L

1. Remove the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump Replacement.



2. Align the primary timing marks (1) using the J 39946 .
3. Remove the secondary camshaft drive chains. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Replacement - Right Side and Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Replacement - Left Side.
4. Remove the primary drive chain tensioner. Refer to Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Replacement.



5. Remove the oil outlet tube (2).
6. Remove the primary camshaft drive chain guide bolts and guide.



7. Remove the camshaft intermediate sprocket retaining bolt.



8. Remove the following as an assembly:

•	The primary camshaft drive chain (3)

•	The crankshaft sprocket

•	The camshaft intermediate sprocket

9. Clean and inspect the camshaft timing drive components (1, 2, 3, 4). Refer to Camshaft Timing Drive Components Cleaning and Inspection.

1. Align the timing marks (1) of the camshaft intermediate and crankshaft sprockets. The marks should be aligned vertically in the installed position.
2. Install the primary camshaft drive chain on the drive sprockets.



3. Use the J 39946 to rotate the crankshaft until the crankshaft keyway is approximately at the 1 o'clock position.
4. Install the following as an assembly:

•	The primary camshaft drive chain (3)

•	The crankshaft sprocket

•	The camshaft intermediate sprocket

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




5. Install the camshaft intermediate sprocket retaining bolt and tighten to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).



6. Install the primary drive chain guide (1).
7. Install the primary drive chain guide bolts and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
8. Install the primary drive chain tensioner. Refer to Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Replacement.



9. Install the oil outlet tube (2) and bolts and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
10. Install the secondary camshaft drive chains. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Replacement - Left Side and Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Replacement - Right Side.
11. Remove the pin from the primary timing chain tensioner release lever.



12. Ensure the primary timing marks (1) are aligned vertically.
13. Install the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump Replacement.