AEM 23-851BK Tru-Time Adjustable Cam Gear - Manual (Page 3)

Read and understand these instructions BEFORE attempting to install this
product
Front Cover Removal
a) It is important that the installer familiarize themselves with the procedures before
starting the installation. This procedure requires some Chrysler specific tools,
which cannot be substituted with other ordinary tools. If you do not have access
to these Chrysler tools please refer the installation process to a qualified
mechanic that does. It is important to have a factory service manual available for
reference while undertaking this installation. This procedure is best accomplished
using a lift. If a suitable lift is not available, for safety reasons, use appropriately
rated jackstands.
b) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
c) Remove all the accessory drive belts.
i) Alternator drive belt
ii) Air conditioning and power steering pump belt.
d) Remove the right front wheel.
i) Remove the right inner splash shield and the right engine-mount bolt access
plug.
e) Remove crankshaft damper bolt. Remove damper using Special Tool 1026 and
insert 6827-A or equivalent pulling tool. (Fig. 1)
f) Remove Right Engine Mount (Fig. 2)
i) Position a floor jack carefully under the transmission and engine and use to
take the load off the right engine mount.
ii) Remove purge duty solenoid from the engine mount bracket.
iii) Remove the vertical fasteners and the thru-bolt.
iv) Remove the engine mount.
g) Remove the power steering pump and set aside. This will allow you to move the
power steering hoses from the front of the engine. Do not disconnect any power
steering hoses. If you do disconnect any hoses then the o-rings at the banjo
connections at the top of the pump will need to be replaced.
h) Remove the engine mount bracket. (Fig. 3)
i) Remove the front timing belt cover.
j) Loosen but do not remove the cam gear retaining bolt.
k) Align the camshaft and the crankshaft timing marks by rotating the engine
with the crankshaft before loosening or removing the timing belt.
Note: There are two different methods used for timing belt tensioning,
mechanical and hydraulic. Please refer to the appropriate section based upon
your model.
2) Timing Belt Removal
a) Hydraulic Tensioning
i) Loosen the timing belt tensioner fasteners and remove timing belt and
tensioner. Do NOT loosen, tighten, or remove the tensioner pivot bolt.
(Fig. 4)