Workshop Manual
5.2 ENGINE GEAR TRAIN INSTALLATION AND TIMING
NOTE:
For ease of installation on idler gear number one, roll the gear into idler gear number two.
18. Install the spindle, thrust washers, idler gear number one, and gear plate onto the cylinder
block by engaging the teeth of idler gear number one into the crankshaft gear teeth first,
then roll upward into idler gear number two. Torque to 100 N·m ( 73 lb·ft).
19. Install the air compressor. Refer to section 41.4.
NOTE:
When installing idler gear number four, verify that the part number on the gear is facing
the block.
20. On the DD15, with the cone of the idler gear number four facing outward, install the t hrust
washer onto the spindle then install the spindle onto the idler gear number four.
21. On the DD15, install the assembled thrust w asher, spindle and idler gear number four onto
the cylinder block. Torque to 100 N·m (73 lb·ft).
NOTE:
Tool J-47487 sho uld remove with ease. If not, check gears for proper installation.
22. Remove the idler gear number three tool (J-47487).
23. Check that the idler gear number one is flush with the rear side of the crankshaft gear and
that the idler gear number four on the DD15 is flush with the front side of the crankshaft
gear.
24. Install the camshaft housing. Refer to section 3.3.
25. Lubricate the camshaft journals and install the camshafts into the camshaft housing.
26. Mark the camshafts TDC indicator triangle located on the inside of the camshaft gear with
a suitable m arker.
All information subject to change without notice.
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