1/12/2024 0 Comments 5.4 timing chain replacementIf truck is not holding at least 20 PSI Hot Idle, Use Full Syn HM 5w 30 If truck is using a little oil in between changes, Use Full Syn HM 5w 30 Plug Computer Plug back in, Crank the Vehicle upĨ: What oil to run after the Job (20-25PSI is good Hot idle) This will make the engine roll over but not fire!ĭepress Ignition TWO intervals for about 2 good seconds Unplug the first plug on the computer closest to battery, Now you may pull the tensioner clipsīuild oil pressure before the first start with the Help: : Use Vise Grip to hold cam against engine casing while you tighten with torque wrench. Inserted Phaser Bolts, tighten to 89ft LBS Repeat Above Steps for Driver Side Install Insert Phasers Bolt and get hand tight, Then Continue to Other Side. Cam Phaser will snap in groove on the cam, if timing is off by a little, simply rotate cam with vice grip until phaser lines up with the key pin. Single blue lines up with Cam Phaser R or Arrow depending on camside Pull chain upwards, Insert Cam Phaser carefully (DO NOT DROP IT!!) Install the 2 Blue links onto the crankshaft sprocket with the marked Key Dot being dead center in between links. Keep the old components far away from new ones!Ħ: Setting Time and installing Phasers+ChainsĬhain has blue marked timing links, Install new sprocket onto camshaft Keep up with your timing cover bolts in a piece of cardboard mocking the design of the timing cover to know where they go Tighten to 110 Ft LBS, The Lowes Bolts will bend, But will come out! Put crowbar against the frame in-between bolts Insert the bolts into the harmonic balancer Get about EIGHT 3/8x16x4 Grade 6 or Higher Bolts Tap Harmonic balancer on with a hammer, Insert bolt and tighten up Get a Flat bar crowbar lay flat against harmonic balancer Use Vise grips to hold the cams in place, grip behind cam phaserĤ: Installing Harmonic Balancer (Non Recommended, No tools way) Cam phaser bolts should be tightened to 89ft lbs. Chain Guides are Hand Tight and a Quarter Turn Tight Tight Tensioners are Hand tight and a Quarter Turn Tight Tight Tensioner Guide with the Notch goes on Driver Side (Keep the original's screws, then insert them into the new one and squeeze the metal together with some pliers to hold them in by the threads!Ģ: Do not pull TENSIONER CLIPS until chains are set and in time! INSERT A LONG SCREWDRIVER INTO CYLINDER 1 TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE TDCġ: VCT SOLENOIDS: DIP THEM IN OIL BEFORE INSTALLING!! Section3: Top Dead Center (DO THIS BEFORE BEGINNING WORK) New Kit, Still low Oil Pressure? This is a Sign of a Weak Oil Pump I recommend GatorBack belts, it won't squeek. Have that High RPM Tweety bird chirp on Gear changes? This is a sign that you may also need a new belt. OEM Driver Side Valve Cover w/Internal PCV + VCT Gasket These Valve covers have the PCV valve built into them as a 1 piece design, If they clog you will have oil burning issues. If you remove the Driver side valve cover, and You have a nice gritty layer of sludgy burnt feeling material, it may be best to just order a new valve Cover. Variable Cam Timing Solenoids (Buy 2 Of them) PS: The kit comes with all gaskets and seals necessary *You will need to Buy The following parts Listed*ĭO NOT Buy Dorman Phasers or OEM BrandedKnockoff Power Steering Pulley puller / Part #: Evertough 67010 Red High Temp Silicon for the Timing Coverĭont forget to ask to Rent these tools below! Many Ziplock Baggies to put bolts and pulleys in Will for sure need a 15mm, 17mm, 18mm, and if i recall correctlyĪ 20 or 22 for the bottom studs on the timing cover. Then a Shorty 10mm (for power steering pump) up to a 18mm kit! I used a Gear Wrench Stubby Metric Ratchet Wrench Set Install Time: Around 8-10 Hours if you have all the tools.Ĭan stressfully but successfully be done in a weekend.īEFORE YOU BEGIN, GET A GOOD RATCHET WRENCH SET!!! Very helpful for those who dont have alot of cash and need parts asap, just be smart and make sure you can do this. Get approved then you can buy the parts and pay them off for a year with no interest for anything over 599 dollars. If you are in a bind and low on cash like i am, i recommend to get a Paypal Credit or Amazon store card if you have good credit. CAM PHASERS/TIMING SYSTEM ON 5.4 3-valve Engineįor those in need of Buying Parts, But low on cash:
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