Timing Chain Help

[brl96]

I am trying replace my timing chain on my 2006 RXP. I have removed the engine and split the crank. Do I need to remove the flywheel. It is unclear from the manual.

Any help is appreciated.

[Duke]

I am trying replace my timing chain on my 2006 RXP. I have removed the engine and split the crank. Do I need to remove the flywheel. It is unclear from the manual.

Any help is appreciated.

If you have split the cases there should be no reason to remove flywheel.

[brl96]

Do I just slightly lift the crank. It does not seem to move to easily.

[Duke]

Do I just slightly lift the crank. It does not seem to move to easily.

Yes, you can lift crank till pistons bottom out in bore. Not a big deal other then making sure main bearings are all back alighned and balance shaft.

[brl96]

I will put more force on it. It does not seem to move much.

[Duke]

U can rotate crank to get rear piston on TDC in order to get more travel. I've done it so i know its possible.

[brl96]

Thanks for the help. The chain is on. Next question, I had to remove the balance shaft. Is there a position the cylinders need to be in to put the balance shaft back on. The mark line on the gear is hidden by the flywheel.

[Duke]

The oil pump drive slot will be straight horizontal with crank pin locked in or rear piston at TDC.

[brl96]

Duke, Thanks for the help. I really appreciate it.